Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bentley War Memorial
In or near Stutton.
Bentley 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
- Manningtree · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bentley War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Manningtree, located 5.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP9 2DS, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bentley 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 Manningtree, about 5.1 km away. Postcode area IP9.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial, 1921, with Second World War additions. DESCRIPTION: Bentley War Memorial is located on a grassed area at the junction of Church Road and Station Road. It is of limestone and takes the form of a tall Latin cross with hexagonal shaft terminating in a splayed foot. The shaft rises from a hexagonal pedestal which in turn surmounts a hexagonal plinth. The plinth is tiered at the top and has a moulded cap. The whole stands on a two-stepped hexagonal base. The plinth carries the inscriptions and names in incised lettering, painted black. The principal inscription is on the south-west face and reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN THANKFUL/ REMEMBRANCE OF THE/ MEN OF BENTLEY/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR US IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914–1918. On the adjoining west and south faces are the names of the 16 men who died in the First World War, eight to each face. The Second World War dedication is on the north-east face and reads1939–1945/ (7 NAMES). The memorial stands within a circular area of cobbles bounded by stone kerbs. 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bentley War Memorial is located in the parish of Bentley, Suffolk, in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates local individuals who served in conflicts. It is situated within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.9904, 1.0767
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Bentley
- Postcode
- IP9 2DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Manningtree — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: n3543776787 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial at Bentley Suffolk - geograph.org.uk - 80326.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bentley War Memorial?
- Bentley War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP9 2DS), in the parish of Bentley.
- What is Bentley War Memorial?
- Bentley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bentley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP9 2DS.
- Is Bentley War Memorial a listed building?
- Bentley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bentley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bentley War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bentley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bentley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bentley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP9 2DS.