Memorials & monuments · East of England
Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard
In or near Boxford.
Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard — 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
- Sudbury · 8.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard is located in Suffolk, postcode CO10 5PA. The nearest railway station is Sudbury, which is 8.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1390730). 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 BOXFORD 966/0/10040 CHURCH STREET 24-SEP-03 (East side) War Memorial in St. Mary's Churchyard GV II War memorial. 1919. Portland stone. Memorial is in the form of a churchyard cross and is approx. 3 metres high. Octagonal stepped base is surmounted by cruciform pedestal from which rises a moulded octagonal shaft base carved on one face with an infantryman in low relief. From this rises the octagonal shaft of the cross, a finely carved figure of Christ hanging from its arms which are also octagonal. The figure is protected by an unusual gablet canopy which has curving sides. Various inscription panels commemorate the Fallen in both World Wars. This finely detailed memorial forms a group with the adjacent Church of St. Mary (q.v.) This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 13 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 491278 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boxford War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church in Boxford, East of England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0283, 0.8593
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Boxford
- Postcode
- CO10 5PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury — 8.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670111 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard?
- Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 5PA), in the parish of Boxford.
- What is Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard?
- Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO10 5PA.
- Is Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard a listed building?
- Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard free to visit?
- Yes, Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boxford War Memorial in St Marys Churchyard?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 5PA. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.