Memorials & monuments · East of England
Dunwich War Memorial Cross
In or near Dunwich.
Dunwich War Memorial Cross — 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
- Blythburgh · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Dunwich War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Blythburgh, which is 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP17 3DX, and entry is free.
About
Dunwich War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1453704). 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 in a prominent roadside location beside Westleton Road, opposite the Church of St James (Grade II) and the remains of All Saints' Church (Grade II). It comprises a grey granite wheel-head cross bearing a reversed sword on its front face, standing on a tapering plinth with a single-stepped base. The memorial is approached from the road by a short flight of steps, made of blocks of grey granite. The principal dedicatory inscription in applied metal lettering to the front face of the plinth reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE OF/ (10 NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR JUSTICE AND RIGHT/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914–1918./ THEY LOVED NOT THEIR LIVES UNTO THE DEATH/ (1 NAME). The commemorated names are recorded with regiment or Service, and date of death.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SUFFOLK COAST
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Dunwich War Memorial Cross is a memorial located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2780, 1.6258
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Dunwich
- Postcode
- IP17 3DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 5.3 km
- Official site
- www.dunwichmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479412 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunwich War Memorial Cross?
- Dunwich War Memorial Cross is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 3DX), in the parish of Dunwich.
- What is Dunwich War Memorial Cross?
- Dunwich War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunwich War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP17 3DX.
- Is Dunwich War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Dunwich War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dunwich War Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Dunwich War Memorial Cross is part of the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SUFFOLK COAST National Nature Reserve.
- Is Dunwich War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Dunwich War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunwich War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 3DX.