The memorial marks the last local battle of the Finnish Civil War, fought at Kiurulan kangas on 1 May 1918. The local Civil Guard erected it on the battlefield in the 1930s. It is part of a group of 17 historical monuments in the area.
The site occupies a narrow strip between the railway and the main road and has an accessible entrance. The main library holds literature about the area's wartime history.
Stopped at the memorial? Share your visit in the comments with others interested in wartime history.