Memorials & monuments · East of England
Cretingham War Memorial
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Cretingham 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cretingham 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 1453717). 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 memorial stands within the churchyard of the Church of St Peter (Grade II*), close to the churchyard gate and in close proximity to a number of Grade II-listed buildings. The memorial is approximately 3m high and comprises a stone obelisk standing on a pedimented plinth with a two-stage base. The front face of the obelisk is decorated with a low-relief carving of a reversed sword. The sword blade is encircled by a crown, from which hangs a wreath. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the plinth reads IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF CRETINGHAM/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (5 NAMES)/ FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH. The commemorated names are recorded with the regiment in which each man served.
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
Cretingham War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial reflects the historical significance of the local community's contribution to war efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1979, 1.2583
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Cretingham
- Postcode
- IP13 7BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479414 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cretingham War Memorial?
- Cretingham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP13 7BG), in the parish of Cretingham.
- What is Cretingham War Memorial?
- Cretingham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cretingham War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode IP13 7BG.
- Is Cretingham War Memorial a listed building?
- Cretingham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cretingham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Cretingham War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cretingham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cretingham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cretingham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 7BG. It sits within the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich parliamentary constituency.