Memorials & monuments · East of England
Eriswell War Memorial
In or near Lakenheath.
Eriswell 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
- Lakenheath · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Eriswell War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Lakenheath, which is 8.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP27 9BH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Eriswell 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 1454112). 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 First World War memorial, unveiled 1920. DESCRIPTION: Eriswell War Memorial is located just outside the parish churchyard, to the south-east of the Church of St Lawrence (Grade II*-listed). It is of grey granite and takes the form of a wheel-head cross with a tapering four-sided shaft. Carved in relief to the east face of the cross-head and upper part of the shaft is an inverted Sword of Sacrifice with trefoils to the pommel and ends of the cross-guard. The shaft rises from a rough-hewn, four-sided, tapering plinth surmounting a single-stepped base. The dedication is in leaded lettering within a smooth, inset panel on the east face of the plinth and reads ERECTED/ BY THE PARISH OF ERISWELL/ IN MEMORY OF/ (8 NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR,/ 1914–1919. SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: The memorial stands within a square area of gravel bounded by stone kerbs. The area is enclosed by nine posts with chains between; there is an opening to the east side to allow access to the memorial.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eriswell War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3731, 0.5310
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Eriswell
- Postcode
- IP27 9BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Lakenheath — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479454 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eriswell War Memorial?
- Eriswell War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP27 9BH), in the parish of Eriswell.
- What is Eriswell War Memorial?
- Eriswell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eriswell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP27 9BH.
- Is Eriswell War Memorial a listed building?
- Eriswell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Eriswell War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Eriswell War Memorial is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Eriswell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Eriswell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eriswell War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP27 9BH. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency.