Where is Reydon War Memorial?

Reydon War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP18 6PB), in the parish of Reydon.

How do I get to Reydon War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP18 6PB.

Is Reydon War Memorial a listed building?

Reydon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Reydon War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Reydon War Memorial is part of the Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).

Is Reydon War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Reydon War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Reydon War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP18 6PB.

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Reydon War Memorial

In or near Wangford.

Free admission

Reydon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Blythburgh · 4.7 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Reydon War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Blythburgh, located 4.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP18 6PB, and entry to the memorial is free.

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Reydon 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 1458647). 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, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the churchyard to the south of the Church of St Margaret (Grade II*). The memorial comprises a Latin cross on a tapering plinth with a single-stepped base. At the centre of the cross is a relief-carved Christogram ‘IHS’. The memorial is carved from Cornish granite and stands approximately 2.6m high. The main inscription in leaded lettering in a recessed panel on the east face of the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD, AND IN GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF THE MEN OF REYDON,/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 – 1919./ (29 NAMES). On the step the inscription reads: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. An additional inscription in leaded lettering on the south face of the plinth reads: 1939 – 1945/ (10 NAMES). The names of the fallen from the Second World War include one civilian casualty.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Reydon War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It serves as a significant historical marker within the local community.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 52.3450, 1.6554
County: Suffolk
District: East Suffolk
Parish: Reydon
Postcode: IP18 6PB
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
Nearest railway station: Blythburgh — 4.7 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66479863 (CC0)

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