Memorials & monuments · East of England
Benhall War Memorial Cross
In or near Benhall.
Benhall War Memorial Cross — 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
- Saxmundham · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Benhall War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Saxmundham, located 1.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP17 1JL, and entry is free.
About
Benhall War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1452390). 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 memorial stands in a prominent position in the churchyard, beside the south porch of the Church of St Mary (Grade II*). It comprises a blind wheel-head cross rising from a tapering plinth, with a two-stepped base. The front face of the cross bears a reversed sword carved in low relief. The Portland stone memorial stands approximately 3.3m high. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the plinth reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR/ 1914–1918/ (19 NAMES)/ “GOD PROVED THEM AND FOUND THEM WORTHY OF HIMSELF.”
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
The Benhall War Memorial Cross is a memorial located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its significance in commemorating those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2038, 1.4700
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Benhall
- Postcode
- IP17 1JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479266 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benhall War Memorial Cross?
- Benhall War Memorial Cross is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 1JL), in the parish of Benhall.
- What is Benhall War Memorial Cross?
- Benhall War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benhall War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP17 1JL.
- Is Benhall War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Benhall War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Benhall War Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Benhall War Memorial Cross is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Benhall War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Benhall War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benhall War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 1JL.