Memorials & monuments · East of England
Raydon War Memorial
In or near Shelley.
Raydon 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
- Manningtree · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Raydon War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Manningtree, which is 7.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP7 5JD, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Raydon 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 1466689). 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. MATERIALS: limestone. PLAN: the memorial is located beside the main entrance to the churchyard, to the east of the Grade II* listed Church of St Mary. EXTERIOR: it is in the form of a plain Celtic cross with a tapering shaft on a tapering plinth which stands on a three-stepped base. The lower step is of concrete. The main inscription is in leaded lettering on a plain marble tablet on the east face of the plinth. It reads: THESE MEN FELL FIGHTING/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914-1918./ (NAMES)/ ‘THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.’ An additional inscription in leaded lettering on a plain marble tablet on the north face of the plinth reads: THESE MEN/ ALSO FELL FIGHTING/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES)/ ‘THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE.’
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dedham Vale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Raydon War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0082, 0.9851
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Raydon
- Postcode
- IP7 5JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Manningtree — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97457661 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Raydon War Memorial?
- Raydon War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP7 5JD), in the parish of Raydon.
- What is Raydon War Memorial?
- Raydon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Raydon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP7 5JD.
- Is Raydon War Memorial a listed building?
- Raydon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Raydon War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Raydon War Memorial is part of the Dedham Vale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Raydon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Raydon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Raydon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP7 5JD.