Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bressingham War Memorial
In or near Boyland Common.
Bressingham 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
- Diss · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bressingham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Diss, located 5.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP22 2AR, and entry is free.
About
Bressingham 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 1442118). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: Bressingham War Memorial is located at the roadside, at the junction of High Road and School Road, Bressingham, South Norfolk. It is prominently situated, facing the street. It comprises an obelisk with a wreath carved in relief toward the top with dates 1914 - 19, joining a moulded, slightly-tapering plinth with recessed First World War inscription panel, atop a two-stepped base bearing the epitaph and Second World War inscription. A plaque on the right side of the monument adds a second epitaph. The inscription is in blacked, incised lettering and reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF BRESSINGHAM/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ (NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS/ FRIENDS/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES). The plaque to the right reads WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. 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, 6 March 2017.
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
Bressingham 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 significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3922, 1.0554
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Bressingham
- Postcode
- IP22 2AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478418 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bressingham War Memorial?
- Bressingham War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 2AR), in the parish of Bressingham.
- What is Bressingham War Memorial?
- Bressingham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bressingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 2AR.
- Is Bressingham War Memorial a listed building?
- Bressingham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bressingham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bressingham War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bressingham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bressingham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bressingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 2AR.