Memorials & monuments · East of England
Benacre War Memorial
In or near Benacre.
Benacre 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
- Mutford Thorpe · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Benacre War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, located 5.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR34 7LL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Benacre 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 1452054). 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 The grey granite memorial stands in the churchyard, close to the Church of St Michael (Grade II*). It comprises a plain Latin cross standing on a rough-hewn, tapered plinth, standing approximately 2.1m high. The main inscription in raised leaded lettering to the west face of the plinth reads THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED/ BY THE PARISH TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1918. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 27 February 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Benacre War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4004, 1.6903
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Benacre
- Postcode
- NR34 7LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479226 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benacre War Memorial?
- Benacre War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7LL), in the parish of Benacre.
- What is Benacre War Memorial?
- Benacre War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benacre War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 7LL.
- Is Benacre War Memorial a listed building?
- Benacre War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Benacre War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Benacre War Memorial is part of the Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Benacre War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Benacre War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benacre War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7LL.