Memorials & monuments · East of England
Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial
In or near Lakenheath.
Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Shippea Hill · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Shippea Hill, located 5.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP28 8DT, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1464733). 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, built 1919. MATERIALS Sicilian marble. DESCRIPTION The memorial stands in a roadside location in front of the Church of St James. The memorial takes the form of an urn on a square pillar with a three-stepped base. The main inscription in incised lettering on the east face of the pillar reads: THIS MEMORIAL / WAS ERECTED IN / GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF / KENNY HILL AND / BURNT FEN / WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES FOR KING / AND COUNTRY / IN DEFENCE OF / LIBERTY AND / JUSTICE / IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914-1918. The names of 17 parishioners who died during the First World War are inscribed on the north and south faces of the pillar.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3901, 0.4506
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Beck Row, Holywell Row and Kenny Hill
- Postcode
- IP28 8DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Shippea Hill — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480212 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial?
- Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial is in Suffolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode IP28 8DT), in the parish of Beck Row, Holywell Row and Kenny Hill.
- What is Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial?
- Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shippea Hill, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP28 8DT.
- Is Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial a listed building?
- Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kenny Hill and Burnt Fen War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shippea Hill, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP28 8DT.