Memorials & monuments · East of England
Orford War Memorial
In or near Snape.
Orford 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Orford 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 1469417). 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, dedicated in 1920, with names added after the Second World War. Orford War Memorial is located within the churchyard of the Grade I listed St Bartholomew’s, approximately seven metres south of the south porch of the church. It consists of a rough hewn granite wheel-headed cross with a reversed sword carved in relief on its front face running down the shaft. The shaft rises from a tapering square plinth on a single stepped square base. There is raised enamelled lettering on two sides of the plinth. The dedication begins on the base of the shaft with TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND, the front face of the plinth continues IN LOVING GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE ORFORD MEN/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1919 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”. On a second face of the plinth is a later inserted plaque inscribed REMEMBER BEFORE GOD/ THOSE WHOSE LIVES/ HAVE BEEN SACRIFICD IN/ THE WAR 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)/ DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY/ 1 COR.15.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Orford Museum is a volunteer-led museum located within Orford Castle, showcasing a collection of artefacts from the local area, including items from various historical periods. Visitors can explore the rich history of Orford, including its Norman castle and ancient church, as well as the coastal nature reserve at Orford Ness.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandlings Forest SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: ORFORDNESS-HAVERGATE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Orford War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance of sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0949, 1.5349
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Orford
- Postcode
- IP12 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Phone
- 01394 459477
- Opening
- April – October: Open every day 10am to 5pm; November – March: Open on Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 5pm; closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
- Official site
- orfordmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q97457666 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orford War Memorial?
- Orford War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 2LL), in the parish of Orford.
- What is Orford War Memorial?
- Orford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Orford War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode IP12 2LL.
- Is Orford War Memorial a listed building?
- Orford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Orford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Orford War Memorial is part of the Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Sandlings Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Orford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Orford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Orford War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 2LL. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.