Memorials & monuments · East of England
Pakefield War Memorial
In or near Gisleham.
Pakefield 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
- Lowestoft · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pakefield War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Lowestoft, located 2.5 km away. The memorial has free entry and is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is NR33 0JY.
About
Pakefield 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 1458640). 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. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent position on Church Green outside the churchyard to the north of the Church of St Margaret and All Saints (Grade II*). The memorial comprises a wheel-head cross with a rough-hewn tapering plinth. The memorial is approximately 3.3m tall. The main inscription in leaded lettering on the north face of the plinth reads THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND AS/ A TRIBUTE OF LOVE AND ADMIRATION/ TO THE MEN OF PAKEFIELD/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ THAT ENGLAND MIGHT BE FREE/ OUR FARMS WERE TILLED AND ALL/ THE LAND HAD BREAD,/ BECAUSE YE WATCHED – AND DYING/ WAS YOUR FEE. A further inscription in leaded lettering on the south face of the plinth reads 4TH AUGUST 1914/ WAR DECLARED/ ARMISTICE SIGNED/ 11TH NOVEMBER 1918/ “THEY CRIED UNTO THE LORD IN THEIR TROUBLE,/ AND HE DELIVERED THEM OUT OF THEIR DISTRESS”. The names of the fallen are inscribed on the east and west faces of the plinth (west face) ARMY/ (22 NAMES); (east face) NAVY/ (18 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Seagull is a community theatre located in Pakefield, Lowestoft, that showcases local talent and hosts regional and national touring theatre companies. It also offers a variety of classes and community events, making it a vibrant cultural hub for the area.
Place summary
Pakefield War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4537, 1.7350
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Lowestoft
- Postcode
- NR33 0JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
- Nearest railway station
- Lowestoft — 2.5 km
- Official site
- theseagull.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479860 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pakefield War Memorial?
- Pakefield War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR33 0JY), in the parish of Lowestoft.
- What is Pakefield War Memorial?
- Pakefield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pakefield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lowestoft, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR33 0JY.
- Is Pakefield War Memorial a listed building?
- Pakefield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pakefield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Pakefield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pakefield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lowestoft, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR33 0JY.