Memorials & monuments · East of England
Covehithe War Memorial
In or near South Cove.
Covehithe 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
- Mutford Thorpe · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Covehithe War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, which is 8.4 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is NR34 7JW. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Covehithe 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 1452106). 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 grey granite memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Andrew (Grade I), about 20m to the south of the church tower. It is opposite Whitehouse Farmhouse and Anchor House (both Grade II-listed). It comprises a plain Latin cross standing on a rough-hewn, tapering, base.. The inscription, in raised leaded lettering on the south face of the plinth, reads THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED BY/ THE PARISH TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ (4 NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914–1918.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BENACRE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Covehithe War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3765, 1.7051
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Covehithe
- Postcode
- NR34 7JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479240 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Covehithe War Memorial?
- Covehithe War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7JW), in the parish of Covehithe.
- What is Covehithe War Memorial?
- Covehithe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Covehithe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 7JW.
- Is Covehithe War Memorial a listed building?
- Covehithe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Covehithe War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Covehithe War Memorial is part of the Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BENACRE National Nature Reserve.
- Is Covehithe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Covehithe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Covehithe War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7JW. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.