Memorials & monuments · East of England
Fressingfield War Memorial Cross
In or near Stradbroke.
Fressingfield War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fressingfield War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1453718). 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 The memorial stands at the junction of Cratfield Road and Harleston Hill, close to Farriers, Knoll House, Richmond House, The Lodge, and Willow House (all Grade II-listed). The memorial comprises a tall wheel-head cross on a tapering rough-hewn plinth. Around the plinth are eight low granite posts carrying chains to form a square enclosure. The memorial and plinth are carved from pale grey granite and the memorial stands approximately 3.6m high. The principal dedicatory inscription in applied metal lettering within a recess to the front face of the plinth reads ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS OF/ FRESSINGFIELD IN LOVING MEMORY/ OF THE FOLLOWING MEN OF THIS/ PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ DURING THE GREAT WAR./ 1914 – 1918/ (28 NAMES). An additional inscription on the rear face of the plinth reads 1939 – 1945/ (5 NAMES).
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
Fressingfield War Memorial Cross is a memorial located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3498, 1.3189
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Fressingfield
- Postcode
- IP21 5PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479415 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fressingfield War Memorial Cross?
- Fressingfield War Memorial Cross is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP21 5PE), in the parish of Fressingfield.
- What is Fressingfield War Memorial Cross?
- Fressingfield War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fressingfield War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can use postcode IP21 5PE.
- Is Fressingfield War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Fressingfield War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fressingfield War Memorial Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Fressingfield War Memorial Cross is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fressingfield War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Fressingfield War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fressingfield War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP21 5PE. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.