Memorials & monuments · East of England
Great Cornard War Memorial
In or near Ballingdon.
Great Cornard 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
- Sudbury · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Great Cornard War Memorial is located in Suffolk, with the postcode CO10 0ZX. The nearest railway station is Sudbury, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Great Cornard 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 1470081). 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 the south corner of the churchyard of the Church of St Andrew, beside the junction of Church Road and Bures Road. The memorial comprises a small Latin cross on top of a tapering octagonal shaft with an octagonal plinth and four-stepped base. The main inscription is incised and the black-painted lettering on the south face of the upper step of the base reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE / FROM THIS PARISH WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914-1918 / THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE. The names of the 33 fallen are inscribed on the south-west, south and south-east faces of the plinth. Further inscriptions on the upper step of the base commemorate those who lost their lives in the Second World War, and read: on the south-east face 1939-45 followed by five names; and on the south-west face 1939-45 and a further five names.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Cornard War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East of England. It serves as a tribute to those who served in the armed forces. The memorial's designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0297, 0.7437
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Great Cornard
- Postcode
- CO10 0ZX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Sudbury — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q94770154 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Cornard War Memorial?
- Great Cornard War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 0ZX), in the parish of Great Cornard.
- What is Great Cornard War Memorial?
- Great Cornard War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Cornard War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO10 0ZX.
- When was Great Cornard War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Great Cornard War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Cornard War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Cornard War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Cornard War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Cornard War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sudbury, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 0ZX.