Memorials & monuments · East of England
Barnham War Memorial
In or near Barnham.
Barnham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Barnham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Thetford, located 4.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP24 2NF, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Barnham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1470409). 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 First World War memorial, built 1919; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a square pillar of granite with a moulded pyramidal cap, square plinth and a two-stepped square base. Each face has a stone plaque with a leaf motif and decorative band above. The east face of the memorial has the inscription: IN / PROUD / MEMORY OF / THE MEN FROM / THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE SERVICE OF / THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914 -1918 with the names of the fallen on the north and south faces. The west face has the following inscription: ALSO OF THOSE / WHO FELL IN THE / 1939 - 1945 / WAR / followed by the names of the three men lost in that conflict.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barnham War Memorial is located in East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial stands as a tribute to the local community's sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3779, 0.7437
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Barnham
- Postcode
- IP24 2NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q102701605 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnham War Memorial?
- Barnham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 2NF), in the parish of Barnham.
- What is Barnham War Memorial?
- Barnham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 2NF.
- Is Barnham War Memorial a listed building?
- Barnham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Barnham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Barnham War Memorial is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Barnham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Barnham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 2NF.