Memorials & monuments · East of England
Martlesham War Memorial
In or near Great Bealings.
Martlesham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Woodbridge · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Martlesham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Woodbridge, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP12 4PQ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Martlesham 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 1458467). 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, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the churchyard, to the north-west of the Church of St Mary the Virgin (Grade II*). The memorial comprises a Celtic cross on a tapering plinth with a single-stepped base. It is carved from polished granite and stands approximately 2.1m high. At the centre of the cross is a raised circular boss and on the arms of the cross is relief-carved interlace. The main inscription in leaded lettering on the plinth reads: TO THE HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF MARTLESHAM/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1918/ (12 NAMES). On the back face of the plinth the 13 names of the servicemen who died in the Second World War are listed below the inscription which reads: ALSO OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THE/ WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Deben Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Deben Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Martlesham War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance of its history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0744, 1.2994
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Martlesham
- Postcode
- IP12 4PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Woodbridge — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479823 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Martlesham War Memorial?
- Martlesham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 4PQ), in the parish of Martlesham.
- What is Martlesham War Memorial?
- Martlesham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Martlesham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Woodbridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP12 4PQ.
- Is Martlesham War Memorial a listed building?
- Martlesham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Martlesham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Martlesham War Memorial is part of the Deben Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Martlesham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Martlesham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Martlesham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Woodbridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 4PQ.