Memorials & monuments · East of England
Southolt War Memorial
In or near Southolt.
Southolt 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
- Dovebrook · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Southolt War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Dovebrook, located 6.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP23 7QJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Southolt 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 1459004). 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 War memorial. Erected, following the First World War, in around 1920. A further inscription was added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: carved from limestone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is situated in the churchyard of the Church of St Margaret. It comprises a Celtic cross on a tapering shaft with a trapezoidal plinth and square base. The monument stands approximately 2.4m high. The front (south) face of the plinth is inscribed in incised lettering TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (NAMES). A further inscription was added to the base after the Second World War 1939-1945/ (NAME).
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
Southolt War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2739, 1.2137
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Southolt
- Postcode
- IP23 7QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Dovebrook — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479913 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southolt War Memorial?
- Southolt War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP23 7QJ), in the parish of Southolt.
- What is Southolt War Memorial?
- Southolt War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Southolt War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dovebrook, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP23 7QJ.
- Is Southolt War Memorial a listed building?
- Southolt War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Southolt War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Southolt War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Southolt War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Southolt War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Southolt War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dovebrook, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP23 7QJ.