Memorials & monuments · East of England
Chediston War Memorial
In or near Blyford.
Chediston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Helen Steed — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Halesworth · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chediston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Halesworth, which is approximately 3 km away. The memorial has free entry.
About
Chediston 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 1452047). 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 The Portland stone memorial, c2.75m tall, stands in a prominent location in the churchyard beside the path to the Church of St Mary (Grade I), close to Vicarage Cottages (Grade II). It comprises a plain equal-armed cross rising from a simply moulded collar on a gently tapering cross shaft. The shaft stands on a tapering plinth, square on plan, with a two-stepped base. The main inscription on the front face of the plinth reads IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF/ CHEDISTON/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 1918/ (9 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
Chediston War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance. The memorial commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3472, 1.4609
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Chediston
- Postcode
- IP19 0AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Halesworth — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479225 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chediston War Memorial?
- Chediston War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP19 0AU), in the parish of Chediston.
- What is Chediston War Memorial?
- Chediston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chediston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Halesworth, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP19 0AU.
- Is Chediston War Memorial a listed building?
- Chediston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chediston War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Chediston War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chediston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Chediston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chediston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Halesworth, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP19 0AU.