Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hawkedon War Memorial
In or near Brockley.
Hawkedon 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hawkedon 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 1465003). 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 and dedicated in 1920. MATERIALS: stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent roadside position within a small hedged enclosure on the north side of the village green and to the north-west of the Church of St Mary (Grade I). It comprises a tall obelisk which tapers in octagonal section from a deep, square pedestal standing on a substantial octagonal plinth. The whole stands on a three-stepped base which is curved at the front (south side). Carved in shallow relief on the front (south) of the base of the pedestal is the Emblem on Victory (a wreath with crossed swords) along with the words: 'THE / WAR / 1914 / 1918'. The dedicatory inscription is inscribed on the north, east and west faces of the pedestal and reads 'TO THE / GLORY / OF / GOD / IN MEMORY OF / THE MEN OF / HAWKEDON / 'GREATER LOVE / HATH / NO MAN'. The names of the nine men who died are inscribed on the eight faces of the octagonal plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hawkedon War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1463, 0.6246
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Hawkedon
- Postcode
- IP29 4NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q81802404 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawkedon War Memorial?
- Hawkedon War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP29 4NJ), in the parish of Hawkedon.
- What is Hawkedon War Memorial?
- Hawkedon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hawkedon War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode IP29 4NJ.
- When was Hawkedon War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Hawkedon War Memorial a listed building?
- Hawkedon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hawkedon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hawkedon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hawkedon War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP29 4NJ. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency.