Memorials & monuments · East of England
Swilland War Memorial
In or near Swilland.
Swilland War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920-09-25.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Westerfield · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Swilland War Memorial is located in Suffolk, postcode IP6 9NJ. The nearest railway station is Westerfield, which is 6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Swilland War Memorial is a public memorial in Suffolk, East of England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 6.0 km away. Postcode area IP6.
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Heritage listing
Details A First World War memorial dating to around 1920. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed of limestone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a 3m tall elongated Latin cross on a tapered four-sided plinth. It stands on a square base. On the east face of the cross is a relief-carved sword. An inscription on the east side of the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ 1914 GREAT WAR 1918/ (6 NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS
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
Swilland War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the parish of Swilland, Suffolk, in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in wartime and is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of Suffolk Coast & Heaths.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1317, 1.1955
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Swilland
- Postcode
- IP6 9NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Nearest railway station
- Westerfield — 6 km
Sources
- osm: n11538082960 (ODbL)
- commons: Swilland War Memorial at St.Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 4948001.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swilland War Memorial?
- Swilland War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP6 9NJ), in the parish of Swilland.
- What is Swilland War Memorial?
- Swilland War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920-09-25.
- How do I get to Swilland War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP6 9NJ.
- Is Swilland War Memorial a listed building?
- Swilland War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swilland War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Swilland War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Swilland War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Swilland War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swilland War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP6 9NJ.