Memorials & monuments · East of England
Barling Magna War Memorial
In or near Sutton.
Barling Magna War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
John Salmon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thorpe Bay · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Barling Magna War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Thorpe Bay, which is 4.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SS3 0LS, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Barling Magna War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1450609). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details Tapering pillar of roughly hewn granite, with an incised cross at the top of the front face. This rests on square granite plinth; the front face reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918. / (names) / "GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS.", the left face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939 - 1945 / (names) / "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE". The whole rests on a two-step base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Foulness SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barling Magna War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker within the community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5731, 0.7863
- County
- Essex
- District
- Rochford
- Parish
- Barling Magna
- Postcode
- SS3 0LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
- Nearest railway station
- Thorpe Bay — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q52766378 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barling Magna War Memorial?
- Barling Magna War Memorial is in Essex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS3 0LS), in the parish of Barling Magna.
- What is Barling Magna War Memorial?
- Barling Magna War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barling Magna War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Thorpe Bay, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS3 0LS.
- Is Barling Magna War Memorial a listed building?
- Barling Magna War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Barling Magna War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Barling Magna War Memorial is part of the Foulness SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5) Ramsar wetland.
- Is Barling Magna War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Barling Magna War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barling Magna War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Thorpe Bay, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS3 0LS.