Memorials & monuments · East of England
Saxtead War Memorial
In or near Wilby.
Saxtead 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
Saxtead 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 1469904). 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, unveiled in 1920, with names added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: rough-hewn granite. PLAN: the memorial stands in All Saints churchyard to the south of the Grade I listed church. EXTERIOR: it is in the form of a short cross surmounting a trapezoidal plinth set on a rectangular stone base. The main inscription is on the front face of the plinth and reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1918/ (8 NAMES IN TWO COLUMNS)/ ––/ 1939–1945/ (3 NAMES IN TWO COLUMNS)/ “FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH”/.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Saxtead War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2431, 1.3125
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Saxtead
- Postcode
- IP13 9QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Sources
- wikidata: Q97457777 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saxtead War Memorial?
- Saxtead War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP13 9QR), in the parish of Saxtead.
- What is Saxtead War Memorial?
- Saxtead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saxtead War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode IP13 9QR.
- Is Saxtead War Memorial a listed building?
- Saxtead War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Saxtead War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Saxtead War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Saxtead War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Saxtead War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saxtead War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 9QR. It sits within the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich parliamentary constituency.