Memorials & monuments · East of England
Nacton War Memorial
In or near Hemley.
Nacton 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
- Derby Road · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Nacton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Derby Road, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP10 0EQ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Nacton 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 1458469). 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, 1920. MATERIALS: Clipsham stone, brick. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent position on a small triangle of grass at the junction of Ipswich Road and The Street, at the centre of the village. The memorial comprises a small Latin cross on a tall, tapering octagonal column with an octagonal plinth above a conical brick and stone structure, set on a paved brick octagonal base. The cross, column and plinth are carved from Clipsham stone and the memorial stands approximately 5m high. The main inscription in incised and black-painted lettering around three sides of the octagonal plinth reads: THIS CROSS/ WAS ERECTED TO THE GLORY OF GOD &/ TO THE HONOUR & GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF OUR MEN WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914–1918. The names of the 18 men who died are carved around the two stone bands that form part of the brick and stone conical structure below the octagonal plinth.
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
Nacton War Memorial is located in Nacton, East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0137, 1.2323
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Nacton
- Postcode
- IP10 0EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Derby Road — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479824 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nacton War Memorial?
- Nacton War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP10 0EQ), in the parish of Nacton.
- What is Nacton War Memorial?
- Nacton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nacton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP10 0EQ.
- Is Nacton War Memorial a listed building?
- Nacton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Nacton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Nacton War Memorial is part of the Orwell Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Nacton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Nacton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nacton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Derby Road, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP10 0EQ.