Ulster Tower

Perched on the edge of Thiepval Wood by the Ancre River, the Ulster Tower stands as a poignant reminder of the Battle of the Somme from World War I. Erected in 1921, it was the first official memorial to honor the soldiers who fought and died in this brutal conflict, specifically commemorating the Irish soldiers who lost their lives on these battlefields. The tower’s location along the frontlines where these soldiers once stood adds a somber and reflective atmosphere for visitors, allowing them to connect with the history and sacrifice that shaped this hallowed ground.