Memorials & monuments · East of England
Holton St Mary War Memorial
In or near Shelley.
Holton St Mary 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
- Manningtree · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Holton St Mary War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Manningtree, located 5.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is CO7 6NP, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Holton St Mary 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 1465009). 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 a later-C20 replacement Latin cross. MATERIAL: granite. DESCRIPTION: Holton St Mary war memorial stands in a prominent position in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary (listed Grade II*), immediately to the west-south-west of the south porch. The memorial comprises a small Latin cross atop a shaft which tapers, circular in section from a square plinth, the whole standing on a single-stepped, square base. A tablet fixed to the front of the plinth bears the main dedicatory inscription which reads 'IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / [NAMES] / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY / 1914 - 1919'.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dedham Vale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holton St Mary War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant tribute within the village.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9913, 0.9976
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Holton St. Mary
- Postcode
- CO7 6NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Manningtree — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q81653520 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holton St Mary War Memorial?
- Holton St Mary War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 6NP), in the parish of Holton St. Mary.
- What is Holton St Mary War Memorial?
- Holton St Mary War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holton St Mary War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO7 6NP.
- When was Holton St Mary War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Holton St Mary War Memorial a listed building?
- Holton St Mary War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Holton St Mary War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Holton St Mary War Memorial is part of the Dedham Vale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Holton St Mary War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Holton St Mary War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holton St Mary War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 6NP.