Memorials & monuments · East of England
Finningham War Memorial
In or near Westhorpe.
Finningham 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
- Brockford · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Finningham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Brockford, located 7.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP14 4HU, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Finningham 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 1437422). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone, marble plaques. DESCRIPTION: Finningham War Memorial comprises a tall Saxon cross on a tapering octagonal shaft surmounting a square plan plinth. It stands some 4.5m high. The inscriptions are painted black onto white marble plaques placed on the front and side of the plinth. The inscription on the front reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / (NAMES). On the side of the plinth a dedication has been added to the fallen of the Second World War which reads: ALSO / TO THOSE WHO FELL / 1939 – 1945 / (NAMES). The plinth is set upon a square two-stepped base and incised into the front faces of the steps are the following inscriptions: IN MEMORY / SACRED FOR ALL TIME TO THE / FINNINGHAM MEN / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR A.D. 1914 – 1919 and on the lower step: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT / A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.
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
Finningham War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2837, 1.0279
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Finningham
- Postcode
- IP14 4HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Brockford — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477823 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Finningham War Memorial?
- Finningham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP14 4HU), in the parish of Finningham.
- What is Finningham War Memorial?
- Finningham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Finningham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brockford, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP14 4HU.
- Is Finningham War Memorial a listed building?
- Finningham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Finningham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Finningham War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Finningham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Finningham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Finningham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brockford, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP14 4HU.