Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bawdsey War Memorial
In or near Alderton.
Bawdsey War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Felixstowe · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bawdsey War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Felixstowe, located 6.7 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is IP12 3AW.
About
Bawdsey 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 1458472). 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, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent location at the entrance to the recreation ground, directly opposite the Church of St Mary (Grade II*). The memorial comprises a tapering stone obelisk on a two-stepped square base. The main inscription on the west face of the obelisk reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF BAWDSEY/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (14 NAMES). An additional inscription on the south face of the obelisk reads: THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF TWO BAWDSEY MEN/ WHO GLORIFIED GOD IN/ HIS PROVIDENTIAL DESIGNS/ FOR THE OVERTHROW OF/ EVIL BY PLAYING THEIR/ PART AND GIVING THEIR LIVES/ (2 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bawdsey War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0098, 1.4188
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Bawdsey
- Postcode
- IP12 3AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Felixstowe — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479827 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bawdsey War Memorial?
- Bawdsey War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 3AW), in the parish of Bawdsey.
- What is Bawdsey War Memorial?
- Bawdsey War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bawdsey War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Felixstowe, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP12 3AW.
- Is Bawdsey War Memorial a listed building?
- Bawdsey War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bawdsey War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bawdsey War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bawdsey War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bawdsey War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bawdsey War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Felixstowe, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 3AW.