Where is Stowupland War Memorial?

Stowupland War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP14 4BQ), in the parish of Stowupland.

How do I get to Stowupland War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Stowmarket, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP14 4BQ.

Is Stowupland War Memorial a listed building?

Stowupland War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Stowupland War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Stowupland War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).

Is Stowupland War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Stowupland War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Stowupland War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Stowmarket, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP14 4BQ.

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Stowupland War Memorial

In or near Old Newton.

Free admission

Stowupland War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Stowmarket · 2.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Stowupland War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Stowmarket, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is IP14 4BQ. Entry to the memorial is free.

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Stowupland 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 1470321). 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 dating to around 1920, altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: the memorial is made of granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a 4m high Celtic cross with an elongated shaft. It stands on a tapered four-sided plinth. The cross has raised edges and a central round boss. The plinth rests on a square base with a bevelled top edge. The base stands on two rough-hewn square steps. The main inscription on the north-west face of the plinth reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914-1918. The names of the 37 fallen parishioners are listed on the other three faces of the plinth. On the north-western bevelled top edge of the base is the additional inscription ‘1939 – 1945’. Below that on the main face of the base are the 10 names of those who fell in the Second World War. A rectangular stone vase on the bottom step bears the inscription: IN MEMORIAM.

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

Stowupland War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of the site.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 52.1984, 1.0299
County: Suffolk
District: Mid Suffolk
Parish: Stowupland
Postcode: IP14 4BQ
Parliamentary constituency: Waveney Valley
Nearest railway station: Stowmarket — 2.2 km

Sources

wikidata: Q97460538 (CC0)

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