Where is Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial?

Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP28 6LW), in the parish of Hengrave.

How do I get to Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP28 6LW.

Is Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial a listed building?

Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial is part of the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP28 6LW.

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial

In or near West Stow.

Free admission

Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

A1101 - geograph.org.uk - 6693422 — N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Bury St Edmunds · 5.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, located 5.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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Flempton-cum-Hengrave 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 1469639). 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 in 1920, later C20 repairs. DESCRIPTION The memorial is situated on the east side of the main road (A1101) which links the two villages of Flempton and Hengrave, close to the parish boundary. It comprises a plain black metal Latin cross set upon a Clipsham stone plinth with a moulded top and base which stands on a square base. The front (south-west) face of the plinth carries the main dedicatory inscription in blackened lettering which reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1919/ THESE NOBLY PLAYED THEIR PART/ THESE HEARD THE CALL/ FOR GOD AND KING AND HOME/ THEY GAVE THEIR ALL. The rear face is inscribed: THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THIS PARISH/ OF FLEMPTON-CUM-HENGRAVE ARE RECORDED/ ON A TABLET IN THE PARISH CHURCH./ ERECTED BY SIR JOHN AND LADY WOOD 1920.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East of England. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of their sacrifice.

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Coordinates: 52.2906, 0.6668
County: Suffolk
District: West Suffolk
Parish: Hengrave
Postcode: IP28 6LW
Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
Nearest railway station: Bury St Edmunds — 5.2 km

Sources

wikidata: Q97457651 (CC0)

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