Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ipswich War Memorial
In or near Belstead.
Ipswich 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
- Ipswich · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ipswich War Memorial, you can get there from Ipswich railway station, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP1 3JQ, and entry is free. The memorial is accessible for wheelchair users.
About
Ipswich 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 1237533). 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 TM1645SW 642-0/1/10049 IPSWICH CHRISTCHURCH PARK World War I and II Memorial GV II First World War memorial. 1922-3. By E Adams, adapted later to include Second World War. Stone over brick core. Memorial is set on a raised platform and is of rectangular section. Plinth has a splayed step rising to a short rectangular obelisk with rolled edges. Base with wreaths to north and south, commemorative bronze plaque to west and a bronze casting attached on pedestals to east. The casting is in form of a bundle of military emblems and artefacts wrapped in a flag; articles include bandoliers of ammunition, a Mk. II Browning machine gun, a Vickers gas-operated light machine gun, spears, mace and other regalia. On top of the bundle are a soldier's personal effects: uniform, helmet, gas-mask, water bottle, camouflage webbing, satchel full of Mills bombs. To north-west is a later stone-faced wall with attached bronze plaques listing names of fallen. On top of wall is a bronze lamp with the Eternal Flame. Listing NGR: TM1641745000 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 13 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428790 Legacy System: LBS
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
The Ipswich War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It serves as a significant historical marker within the town.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0611, 1.1556
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Ipswich
- Parish
- Ipswich, unparished area
- Postcode
- IP1 3JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Ipswich — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.ipswichfit.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26530670 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ipswich War Memorial?
- Ipswich War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP1 3JQ), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
- What is Ipswich War Memorial?
- Ipswich War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ipswich War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP1 3JQ.
- Is Ipswich War Memorial a listed building?
- Ipswich War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ipswich War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Ipswich War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ipswich War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ipswich War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ipswich War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP1 3JQ.