Memorials & monuments · East of England
Burgh War Memorial
In or near Great Bealings.
Burgh 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
- Woodbridge · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Burgh War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Woodbridge, located 6.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP13 6QA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Burgh 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 1470270). 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 A First World War memorial dating to 1919, with additions following the Second World War. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed of granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a 2.1m tall Celtic cross, decorated with relief-carved knotwork. It stands on a tapered four-sided plinth with square base beneath. An inscription on the south face of the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ (FIVE NAMES)/ BEING MEN OF BURGH WHO FELL IN/ THE WORLD'S GREAT WAR 1914-1919/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS/ Below this on the chamfered top to the base an inscription has been added reading: 1939-1945 LEST WE FORGET/ Below that on the base: (THREE NAMES) On the west face another inscription reads: 1914-1919/ LET US NEVER FORGET THAT/ EVERY MAN WHO SERVED IN/ THE GREAT WAR IS DESERVING/ OF OUR GRATITUDE/ ON THE BURGH ROLL OF HONOUR/ IN OUR CHURCH IS A LIST OF 49/ WHO SO SERVED On the east face: LEST WE FORGET On the north face: 1939-1945/ (THREE NAMES)
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
Burgh War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1237, 1.2474
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Burgh
- Postcode
- IP13 6QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Woodbridge — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97457990 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burgh War Memorial?
- Burgh War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP13 6QA), in the parish of Burgh.
- What is Burgh War Memorial?
- Burgh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burgh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Woodbridge, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP13 6QA.
- Is Burgh War Memorial a listed building?
- Burgh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Burgh War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Burgh War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Burgh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Burgh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burgh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Woodbridge, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 6QA.