Memorials & monuments · East of England
Suffield War Memorial
In or near Roughton.
Suffield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gunton · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Suffield War Memorial in North Norfolk, the nearest railway station is Gunton, located 4.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Suffield War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1456654). 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, erected around 1920. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Suffield War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Margaret’s Church, Suffield Common, Suffield, Norfolk. It is prominently situated in the churchyard near to the east window of the church. It comprises a rough-hewn wheel-head cross on a plinth with two-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in leaded lettering. The inscription is in leaded lettering and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN FROM SUFFIELD WHO FELL DURING/ THE GREAT WAR, A.D. 1914 – 1919/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Suffield War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance in wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8324, 1.3142
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Suffield
- Postcode
- NR11 7EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Gunton — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479669 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Suffield War Memorial?
- Suffield War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR11 7EL), in the parish of Suffield.
- What is Suffield War Memorial?
- Suffield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Suffield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gunton, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR11 7EL.
- Is Suffield War Memorial a listed building?
- Suffield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Suffield War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Suffield War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Suffield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Suffield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Suffield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gunton, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR11 7EL.