Memorials & monuments · East of England
Braiseworth War Memorial
In or near Thornham Parva.
Braiseworth 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
- Dovebrook · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Braiseworth War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Dovebrook, located 5.9 km away. The memorial has free entry.
About
Braiseworth 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 1459054). 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 War memorial. Erected, following the First World War, in 1921. A further inscription was added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: carved from Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: The memorial is situated in the churchyard of the redundant Church of St Mary, north-west of the former church. It comprises a Celtic cross set on a tapering shaft and trapezoidal plinth, together about 2.5m high. The front (west) face of the shaft is inscribed in incised lettering: TO THE/ GLORY OF/ GOD,/ AND IN/ HONOURED/ MEMORY OF/ THE MEN/ OF/ BRAISEWORTH/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ AND THE WAR/ 1939-1945. On the front face of the plinth are five names below which is the inscription in incised lettering: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS.
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
Braiseworth War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces and is an important local landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3028, 1.1277
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Braiseworth
- Postcode
- IP23 7DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Dovebrook — 5.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479926 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Braiseworth War Memorial?
- Braiseworth War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP23 7DS), in the parish of Braiseworth.
- What is Braiseworth War Memorial?
- Braiseworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Braiseworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dovebrook, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP23 7DS.
- Is Braiseworth War Memorial a listed building?
- Braiseworth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Braiseworth War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Braiseworth War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Braiseworth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Braiseworth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Braiseworth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dovebrook, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP23 7DS.