Memorials & monuments · East of England
Thornhams War Memorial
In or near Thornham Parva.
Thornhams 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 · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thornhams War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Brockford, located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP23 8HF, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Thornhams 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 1458771). 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, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands on the roadside outside and adjacent to the churchyard of the Church of St Mary Magdalene in Thornham Magna. The memorial comprises a wheel-head cross on a tapering pedestal with a single-stepped square base. It is carved from Portland stone on a cement foundation and stands approximately 3m high. The main inscription on an inset granite plaque on the east face of the plinth reads: IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF THE THORNHAMS/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (11 NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. An additional inscription on a rectangular plaque attached to the south face of the base reads: 1939 – 1945/ (2 NAMES).
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
Thornhams War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3004, 1.0846
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Thornham Magna
- Postcode
- IP23 8HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Brockford — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479874 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornhams War Memorial?
- Thornhams War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP23 8HF), in the parish of Thornham Magna.
- What is Thornhams War Memorial?
- Thornhams War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thornhams War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brockford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP23 8HF.
- Is Thornhams War Memorial a listed building?
- Thornhams War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thornhams War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Thornhams War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Thornhams War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Thornhams War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornhams War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brockford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP23 8HF.