Memorials & monuments · East of England
Rougham War Memorial
In or near Beyton Green.
Rougham 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
- Thurston · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Rougham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Thurston, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP30 9JJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Rougham 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 1435251). 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 Rougham War Memorial is located in the northern part of the churchyard of the Church of St Mary (Grade I-listed). The memorial consists of a two-stepped base surmounted by a plinth from which rises a tall wheel-head cross. A small stone flower vase is let into the lower step of the base on the south side. The memorial stands on a square, paved, apron and is surrounded by oak posts linked with chains. The inscriptions are incised in the stone and painted. The First World War dedication is located on the north face of the plinth and reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF ROUGHAM/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919/ (27 NAMES). The Second World War dedication is located on the south face of the plinth and reads 1939 – 1945/ (5 NAMES). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 13 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rougham War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial is an important local landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2288, 0.7979
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Rushbrooke with Rougham
- Postcode
- IP30 9JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Nearest railway station
- Thurston — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678094 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rougham War Memorial?
- Rougham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP30 9JJ), in the parish of Rushbrooke with Rougham.
- What is Rougham War Memorial?
- Rougham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rougham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP30 9JJ.
- Is Rougham War Memorial a listed building?
- Rougham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rougham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rougham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rougham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP30 9JJ.