Description

The Haddon Memorial Reserve is situated at the intersection of Haddon Windemere Road, the Sago Hill Road, and Memorial Drive. The reserve is a large triangular grass verge, comprising internal plantings of mixed native shrub beds. Two Lone Pine specimens, derived from the Pinus halepensis (Aleppo Pine) Lone Pine at Gallipoli, are also planted in the reserve. These plantings draw on a strong tradition of planning Lone Pine progeny within commemorative landscapes throughout Victoria and New South Wales, to honor soldiers who fought in Gallipoli during World War 1 and in particular, as a memorial to the battle of the Lone Pine which took place on 6 August 1915. The war memorial is composed of a large basalt bolder, which features a commemorative plaque dedicated to 'all persons from Haddon and district who served their country in time of conflict'. The bolder and three flag poles are set within a circular paved plinth. No camping or overnight parking.