Heugh Gun Battery Memorial Tablet
This memorial honors the first British soldier killed by enemy action on home soil during World War I.

šŸ“œ Memorial and museum preserving the only First World War battlefield in the UK.\nšŸ” Commemorates the 1914 Bombardment of Hartlepool and honors the first British soldier killed on home soil. Located at the Heugh Gun Battery, a historic military position in Hartlepool.\n\n

Why Go\nšŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ Explore the only WWI battlefield in the UK\n

šŸ“š Discover military artifacts and artillery pieces\nšŸ“– Learn about the 1914 Bombardment of Hartlepool\nšŸ—£ļø Interact with volunteers and handle objects\n\n

Why Avoid\n

ā™æ Some exhibition areas only accessible by stairs\nšŸš§ Restricted access to parts due to ongoing conservation works\n\n

Tips\n

šŸ—“ļø Check the official website for special events and film screenings\nā° Last museum entry is 3:30pm\n\n

Cost\n

šŸ’° Pay What You Decide at the front desk.\n\n

Hours\n

šŸ•’ Friday-Monday 10am-4pm; closed December and January.\n\n

šŸ…æļø Parking\nPublic parking available at the front of the museum.\n\n

šŸš» Toilets\nAccessible toilets and baby changing facilities available.

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