Memorials & monuments · East of England
Stoke Ash War Memorial
In or near Thornham Parva.
Stoke Ash 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
- Brockford · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Stoke Ash War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Brockford, located 4.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is IP23 7ET, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Stoke Ash 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 1455948). 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 A First World War memorial erected in 1921. The memorial consists of a stone, flat-topped obelisk rising from a square plinth on a single stepped base. The top of the plinth has gabled ends on each side and the inscription is located on the east face. The inscription reads TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN / PROUD AND GRATEFUL / MEMORY OF / PTE. JOSEPH ARCHIE / MOSS. M.M., / WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR. (1917) / ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Stoke Ash War Memorial is located in All Saints Churchyard and commemorates Pte Joseph Archie Moss, who died in the Great War. Erected in 1921, the memorial is a stone obelisk that honors the sacrifice of the local soldiers, particularly Moss, who was awarded the Military Medal.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stoke Ash War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It reflects the community's dedication to honouring its war heroes.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2909, 1.1003
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Stoke Ash
- Postcode
- IP23 7ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Brockford — 4.7 km
- Official site
- www.warmemorials.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479613 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stoke Ash War Memorial?
- Stoke Ash War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP23 7ET), in the parish of Stoke Ash.
- What is Stoke Ash War Memorial?
- Stoke Ash War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stoke Ash War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brockford, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP23 7ET.
- Is Stoke Ash War Memorial a listed building?
- Stoke Ash War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stoke Ash War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Stoke Ash War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Stoke Ash War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stoke Ash War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stoke Ash War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brockford, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP23 7ET.