Memorials & monuments · East of England
Mutford War Memorial
In or near Barnby.
Mutford 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
- Mutford Thorpe · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mutford War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, located 2.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Mutford 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 1458638). 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, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite, limestone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent position at the centre of the burial ground, adjacent to the Church of St Andrew (Grade I). The memorial comprises a plain wheel-head cross on a tapering rough-hewn plinth with a three-stepped square base. The cross, plinth and upper step of the base are carved from dark grey granite, and the lower steps are of limestone. It stands approximately 4.6m high. The main inscription on the north face of the plinth reads: IN MEMORIAM/ MEN OF MUTFORD WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (11 NAMES)/ AND THESE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR NATIVE LAND/ SHALL LIVE IN MEMORY FOR EVERMORE. A further inscription on the north face of the upper step of the base reads: TO THE MEN WHO FELL IN THE/ WORLD WAR, 1939 – 1945/ (3 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mutford War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's respect for their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4386, 1.6561
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Mutford
- Postcode
- NR34 7UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479857 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mutford War Memorial?
- Mutford War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7UY), in the parish of Mutford.
- What is Mutford War Memorial?
- Mutford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mutford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 7UY.
- Is Mutford War Memorial a listed building?
- Mutford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Mutford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Mutford War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Mutford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Mutford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mutford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7UY.