Where is Wangford and Henham War Memorial?

Wangford and Henham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 8RR), in the parish of Wangford with Henham.

How do I get to Wangford and Henham War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 8RR.

Is Wangford and Henham War Memorial a listed building?

Wangford and Henham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Wangford and Henham War Memorial a protected site?

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

Is Wangford and Henham War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Wangford and Henham War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Wangford and Henham War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 8RR.

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Wangford and Henham War Memorial

In or near Wangford.

Free admission

Wangford and Henham 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: Blythburgh · 3.9 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Wangford and Henham War Memorial is located in Suffolk, postcode NR34 8RR. The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, which is 3.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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Wangford and Henham 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 1470288). 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 unveiled c.1919, with additions made after the Second World War and the Korean War. MATERIALS and PLAN: the memorial is square on plan and is constructed from roughly-hewn Cornish granite with leaded lettering. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands within the churchyard approximately 20m north of the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Wangford (Grade I) and is set within a small, square enclosure bounded by low, stone edging. The memorial is approximately 3m tall and comprises a Celtic wheel-cross with a tapering shaft set on a trapezoidal plinth with a single-stepped square base. The inscription within a recessed panel on the west face of the plinth reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD,/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF WANGFORD AND HENHAM, WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR. 1914–1918/ (24 NAMES)/ 1939–1945/ “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”/ (4 NAMES)/ (1 NAME), KOREA, 1951

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

Wangford and Henham War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the local community's remembrance efforts.

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

Coordinates: 52.3548, 1.6194
County: Suffolk
District: East Suffolk
Parish: Wangford with Henham
Postcode: NR34 8RR
Parliamentary constituency: Suffolk Coastal
Nearest railway station: Blythburgh — 3.9 km

Sources

wikidata: Q97481075 (CC0)

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