Memorials & monuments · East of England
Erwarton War Memorial
In or near Ramsey.
Erwarton 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
- Harwich International · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Erwarton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Harwich International, located 2.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP9 1LJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Erwarton 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 1470057). 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 A First World War memorial, unveiled 1920; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent position beside the entrance to the churchyard, close to the Church of St Mary. The memorial comprises a Latin cross with capped arms on a two-tier square pedestal and single-stepped square base. The north face of the cross bears a relief-carved Sword of Sacrifice. The main inscription in incised lettering on the north face of the plinth reads: IN MEMORY OF THE / MEN OF THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE / 1914 GREAT WAR 1918 followed by the names of the six men who fell in that conflict. A further inscription on the east face of the plinth reads: 1939 – 1945 and the name of the one person who fell.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Orwell Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stour Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Stour and Orwell Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Erwarton War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9663, 1.2313
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Arwarton
- Postcode
- IP9 1LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Harwich International — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97458184 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Erwarton War Memorial?
- Erwarton War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP9 1LJ), in the parish of Arwarton.
- What is Erwarton War Memorial?
- Erwarton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Erwarton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich International, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP9 1LJ.
- Is Erwarton War Memorial a listed building?
- Erwarton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Erwarton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Erwarton War Memorial is part of the Orwell Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Stour Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Erwarton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Erwarton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Erwarton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harwich International, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP9 1LJ.