Memorials & monuments · East of England
Belstead War Memorial
In or near Belstead.
Belstead War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ipswich · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Belstead War Memorial is located in Suffolk, with the nearest railway station being Ipswich, approximately 3.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Belstead War Memorial is a public memorial in Suffolk, East of England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 3.8 km away. Postcode area IP8.
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Heritage listing
Details The memorial stands in a prominent position at a road junction, close to 31 and 32 Chapel Lane (Grade II- listed). It comprises a plain wheel-head cross with a tapering shaft, standing on a tapering plinth and single-stepped base. The memorial is carved from grey Cornish granite and stands approximately 2.7m tall. The main inscription in raised leaded lettering on the front face of the plinth reads IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914–1918/ (15 NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. A further inscription in leaded lettering within a smooth recessed area to the east face of the plinth reads ALSO OF THOSE/ WHO FELL IN THE/ SECOND GREAT WAR/ 1939–1945/ (3 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
Belstead War Memorial is located in Belstead, Suffolk, within the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts and is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, specifically the Suffolk Coast & Heaths.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0267, 1.1054
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Belstead
- Postcode
- IP8 3LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Ipswich — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: n11785241154 (ODbL)
- commons: Belstead War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 303105.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belstead War Memorial?
- Belstead War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP8 3LS), in the parish of Belstead.
- What is Belstead War Memorial?
- Belstead War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Belstead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP8 3LS.
- Is Belstead War Memorial a listed building?
- Belstead War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Belstead War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Belstead War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Belstead War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Belstead War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Belstead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP8 3LS.