Memorials & monuments · East of England
Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk
In or near Cavenham.
Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Hugh Venables — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kennett · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Mildenhall War Memorial in Suffolk, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Kennett, which is 7.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP28 7EX. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1481073). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone and granite with metal chains. DESCRIPTION: The memorial is situated in the middle of King Street, at the Junction with Kingsway, a prominent position on a major route through the centre of Mildenhall. It consists of a figure of a soldier standing at ease with a rifle facing north on a square column raised on three stages set on a square, stepped base. This is surrounded by eight short stone pillars linked by chains. Polished granite panels are set on all four sides of the column. These feature a dedication on the north side of the column reading TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN AND WOMEN/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE/ TWO WORLD WARS/ 1914 – 1918/ 1939 – 1945/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. The names of the fallen of the First World War are inscribed on the east and west sides and those of the Second World War on the south.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Mildenhall Museum showcases the rich history of Mildenhall through various exhibits, including prehistoric artifacts, the Lakenheath Warrior, and the famous Mildenhall Treasure. Visitors can explore two floors of displays that highlight the area's archaeological and wartime significance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mildenhall War Memorial is located in Suffolk, East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of local contributions to national conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3441, 0.5115
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Mildenhall High
- Postcode
- IP28 7EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Kennett — 7.6 km
- Official site
- mildenhallmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q104758736 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk?
- Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP28 7EX), in the parish of Mildenhall High.
- What is Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk?
- Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk?
- The nearest railway station is Kennett, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP28 7EX.
- Is Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk a listed building?
- Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk a protected site?
- Yes — Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk is part of the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk free to visit?
- Yes, Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mildenhall War Memorial, Suffolk?
- The nearest railway station is Kennett, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP28 7EX.