Ulster Tower
The Ulster Tower is one of the many memorials found in the Somme. Its was opened on 19th November 1921 in memory to the men of the 36th (Ulster) Division who were one of the few divisions to make any significant gains on the opening day of the Battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916. The Ulster Tower is a close copy of Helen’s Tower which stands in the grounds of Clandeboye Estate near Bangor in Northern Ireland. Many of the men in the 36th (Ulster) Division trained on the estate before being transferring to France via England at the start of 1916.
The Ulster Tower is located close to the Schwaben Redoubt which was attacked by the 36th (Ulster) Division on 1st July 1916. It is staffed by members of the Somme Association which is based in Belfast. Near the entrance to the Ulster Tower is a plaque bearing the names of the nine members of the 36th (Ulster) Division who were awarded the Victoria Cross during the Battle of the Somme.
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