American and French Prisoners of War memorial garden

This memorial garden honours the thousands of American and French soldiers who were imprisoned on Dartmoor during the early 19th century. Dartmoor Prison held captives from the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812, many of whom died far from home on this high, windswept moor. The garden offers a moment of reflection on a little-known chapter of Dartmoor's history.

Set within the landscape that these prisoners would have known, the memorial marks their sacrifice and the harsh conditions they endured. It's a contemplative stop for those walking Dartmoor, connecting the moor's present-day tranquility with its complex past.