Memorials & monuments · East of England
Dunwich War Memorial
In or near Dunwich.
Dunwich War Memorial is a memorial in the 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
About
Dunwich War Memorial is a public memorial in Suffolk, East of England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the SUFFOLK COAST National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Darsham, about 7.0 km away. Postcode area IP17.
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Official information
Dunwich War Memorial is part of the Dunwich Community Heritage Centre, which focuses on local history and nature. The site offers various outdoor activities and community-led surveys related to the natural environment.
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 is located in Dunwich, Suffolk, in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and is situated within a designated area that includes the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI, Suffolk Coast NNR, and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2781, 1.6258
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Dunwich
- Postcode
- IP17 3DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: n12253992080 (ODbL)
- commons: Dunwich War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 3415287.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunwich War Memorial?
- Dunwich War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 3DX), in the parish of Dunwich.
- What is Dunwich War Memorial?
- Dunwich War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunwich War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP17 3DX.
- Is Dunwich War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Dunwich War Memorial 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 free to visit?
- Yes, Dunwich War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunwich War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 3DX.