Memorials & monuments · East of England
Eye War Memorial
In or near Thornham Parva.
Eye War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Eye War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Diss, located 6 km away. The postcode for navigation is IP23 7AB, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Eye 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 1459009). 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 War memorial. Erected, following the First World War, in 1921 by the builders Messrs G Maile and son. A further inscription was added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: carved from Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is situated near to the centre of Eye, immediately north of the Town Hall. It stands approximately 5.5m high and comprises a Celtic cross enriched with interlaced carving set on a tapering shaft, plinth and three-stepped square base. The base of the shaft is carved with a laurel wreath. The front (north) face of the plinth is inscribed in incised lettering: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ (21 NAMES)/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ AND ALSO FROM/ 1939 – 1945. The east face is inscribed with 12 names of the fallen and the west face with 13 names. On the south face is the coat of arms of the town. The names of 14 parishioners who died during the Second World War are carved on three sides of the upper tier of the base.
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
The Eye War Memorial is located in Eye, East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by local individuals during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3213, 1.1461
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Eye
- Postcode
- IP23 7AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479914 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eye War Memorial?
- Eye War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP23 7AB), in the parish of Eye.
- What is Eye War Memorial?
- Eye War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eye War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP23 7AB.
- Is Eye War Memorial a listed building?
- Eye War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Eye War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Eye War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Eye War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Eye War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eye War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP23 7AB.