Memorials & monuments · East of England
Layham War Memorial
In or near Shelley.
Layham 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
Layham 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 1468467). 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 war memorial erected in 1919 in the churchyard of the Church of St Andrew, Layham in Suffolk. MATERIALS: the memorial is formed of pale grey granite, the body of the memorial smooth-faced, whilst the lower steps of the base are rock-faced. DETAILS: the memorial stands in a prominent position at the centre of the village burial ground, on the opposite side of the road to the Church of St Andrew (listed at Grade II). It comprises a wheel cross and tapered shaft set on a deep tapered plinth standing on a three-stepped base. The main inscription on the east face of the plinth reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND TO THE MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ AND IN COMMEMORATION/ OF THE SERVICES OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FOUGHT IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The names of the fallen are on the north and south faces of the plinth. A further inscription on the west face of the plinth reads: 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Layham War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0239, 0.9576
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Layham
- Postcode
- IP7 5LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q97452240 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Layham War Memorial?
- Layham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP7 5LZ), in the parish of Layham.
- What is Layham War Memorial?
- Layham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Layham War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode IP7 5LZ.
- Is Layham War Memorial a listed building?
- Layham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Layham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Layham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Layham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP7 5LZ. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.