Memorials & monuments · East of England
Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial
In or near Benacre.
Henstead with Hulver Street 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
- Mutford Thorpe · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, located 4.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR34 7LD, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Henstead with Hulver Street 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 1465076). 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, 1920, with Second World War additions. It was designed by William Douglas Caröe FSA (1857-1938) and built by Messrs Clary and Wright. MATERIAL: Clipsham stone. DESCRIPTION: Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial stands in the village cemetery in the small hamlet of Henstead, on the south side of Church Road, directly opposite the south porch of the Church of St Mary (listed Grade I). The memorial comprises a tall, plain Latin cross with a square base standing on a deep, square plinth with incised inscription panels, the whole standing on a two-stepped base. The main inscription is in incised lettering on the north face of the cross base and plinth and reads: THE / GREAT / WAR / HENSTEAD AND HULVER / ROLL OF HONOUR / THOSE WHO MADE THE / SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR / KING AND COUNTRY / RIP. The south, west and east faces record the names of the fallen. A rectangular stone tablet fixed to the north side of the stepped base bears the Second World War dedication and reads: SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939 - 1945 / [Names].
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates local individuals who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4157, 1.6577
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Henstead with Hulver Street
- Postcode
- NR34 7LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97362564 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial?
- Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7LD), in the parish of Henstead with Hulver Street.
- What is Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial?
- Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 7LD.
- Is Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial a listed building?
- Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial is part of the Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Henstead with Hulver Street War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7LD.