Memorials & monuments · East of England
Debach War Memorial
In or near Great Bealings.
Debach 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
- Melton · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Debach War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Melton, located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP13 6BY. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Debach 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 1452692). 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 stands in the churchyard of the former Church of All Saints, now known as All Saints’ House (Grade II). It comprises a simple cross patonce on a small pedestal with a two-stepped rectangular base. The main inscription in incised lettering on the north face of the plinth reads TO THE GLORY OF/ ALMIGHTY GOD/ THE ONLY GIVER OF VICTORY/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF DEBACH/ WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR/ THAT WE MIGHT LIVE IN PEACE/ THIS CROSS IS RAISED/ 1914. LEST WE FORGET. 1918 with, on the upper step of base, GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS. The names of six men are inscribed on the east and west faces of the plinth. An additional inscription on the south face of the plinth reads 1939 – 1945/ (2 NAMES)/ AND THOSE WHO LOST/ THEIR LIVES SERVING/ WITH THE/ 493RD BOMB GROUP U.S.A.F.
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
Debach War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1419, 1.2759
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Debach
- Postcode
- IP13 6BY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Melton — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479313 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Debach War Memorial?
- Debach War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP13 6BY), in the parish of Debach.
- What is Debach War Memorial?
- Debach War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Debach War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Melton, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP13 6BY.
- Is Debach War Memorial a listed building?
- Debach War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Debach War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Debach War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Debach War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Debach War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Debach War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Melton, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 6BY.