Memorials & monuments · East of England
Levington War Memorial
In or near Hemley.
Levington 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
- Trimley · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Levington War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Trimley, located 5.5 km away. The postcode for the memorial is IP10 0LQ, and entry is free.
About
Levington 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 1464544). 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 of 1920 date by E E Saunders of Ipswich. MATERIALS: constructed of Clipsham stone. DESCRIPTION: comprising a Latin cross on a tapering chamfered shaft above a three-stepped square plinth. The plinth is inscribed: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ OUR MEN WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (NAMES)/ LEST WE FORGET. The plinth is set within a stepped base which has an inserted stone plaque to the centre of the top step inscribed: 1939-1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Orwell Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Stour and Orwell Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Levington 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 landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0046, 1.2539
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Levington
- Postcode
- IP10 0LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Trimley — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480203 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Levington War Memorial?
- Levington War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP10 0LQ), in the parish of Levington.
- What is Levington War Memorial?
- Levington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Levington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Trimley, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP10 0LQ.
- Is Levington War Memorial a listed building?
- Levington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Levington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Levington War Memorial is part of the Orwell Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Levington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Levington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Levington War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Trimley, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP10 0LQ.