Memorials & monuments · East of England
Shadingfield War Memorial
In or near Stoven.
Shadingfield 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
- Brampton · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Shadingfield War Memorial is located in Suffolk, postcode NR34 8DF. The nearest railway station is Brampton, which is 2.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Shadingfield 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 1458740). 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. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent location in the churchyard of the Church of St John the Baptist (Grade I), where it faces the main entrance gate. The site is overlooked by Church Farmhouse (Grade II). The memorial comprises an ornately carved Celtic stone wheel-head cross atop a three-stepped base set on a square stone pad sunk into the ground. The entire front face of the cross is decorated with relief carved interlace. The inscription is incised into the front faces of the steps in painted letters and reads (top step) TO THE GLORY OF/ GOD/ (middle step) AND IN MEMORY OF/ OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ 1914 – 1918/ (bottom step) (4 NAMES). The 'TO THE GLORY OF' is inscribed in an arc above the word 'GOD'.
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
Shadingfield War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served and sacrificed in conflicts. The memorial is a significant local landmark, reflecting the community's remembrance of its history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3977, 1.5776
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Shadingfield
- Postcode
- NR34 8DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479867 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shadingfield War Memorial?
- Shadingfield War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 8DF), in the parish of Shadingfield.
- What is Shadingfield War Memorial?
- Shadingfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shadingfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 8DF.
- Is Shadingfield War Memorial a listed building?
- Shadingfield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shadingfield War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Shadingfield War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Shadingfield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shadingfield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shadingfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 8DF.