Memorials & monuments · East of England
Sternfield War Memorial
In or near Benhall.
Sternfield 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
- Saxmundham · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Sternfield War Memorial is located in Suffolk, with the nearest railway station being Saxmundham, approximately 1.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Sternfield 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 1458741). 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, with later additions. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the churchyard, to the south of the Church of St Mary Magdalene (Grade II*). The memorial comprises a rough-hewn granite monolith on a three-stepped base with a smooth surface to the front for the inscription. The main inscription in leaded lettering reads TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD/ AND IN/ GALLANT MEMORY/ OF/ (4 NAMES)/ 1914 TO 1918. A further inscription on a small rectangular granite plaque at the foot of the monolith reads (NAME)/ N. IRELAND 1978.
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
Sternfield 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.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2006, 1.4974
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Sternfield
- Postcode
- IP17 1RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479868 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sternfield War Memorial?
- Sternfield War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 1RS), in the parish of Sternfield.
- What is Sternfield War Memorial?
- Sternfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sternfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP17 1RS.
- Is Sternfield War Memorial a listed building?
- Sternfield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sternfield War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Sternfield War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sternfield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sternfield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sternfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 1RS.