Memorials & monuments · East of England
Market Weston War Memorial
In or near North Lopham.
Market Weston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Keith Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Market Weston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Harling Road, located 9.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP22 2NX, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Market Weston 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 1456888). 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, 1919. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent location within the churchyard of the Church of St Mary (Grade II*), immediately to the north of the main path between the churchyard gate and the church. The memorial comprises a round, polished granite pillar, surmounted by an urn of the same material. The upper portion of the pillar is adorned with relief arches, each etched with a fleur-de-lis design, which is repeated around the top of the pillar and the urn. The whole stands upon a square granite plinth upon a square concrete base. The east-facing section of the pillar bears the inscription IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SERVICE OF/ THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1918/ (7 NAMES). On the base is the additional inscription STILL REMEMBERED 2001.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Market Weston War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3648, 0.9226
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Market Weston
- Postcode
- IP22 2NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479694 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Market Weston War Memorial?
- Market Weston War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 2NX), in the parish of Market Weston.
- What is Market Weston War Memorial?
- Market Weston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Market Weston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 2NX.
- Is Market Weston War Memorial a listed building?
- Market Weston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Market Weston War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Market Weston War Memorial is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Market Weston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Market Weston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Market Weston War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 2NX. It sits within the Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket parliamentary constituency.