Memorials & monuments · East of England
Westleton War Memorial
In or near Dunwich.
Westleton War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Darsham · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Westleton 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), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Darsham, about 3.6 km away. Postcode area IP17.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Westleton War Memorial is located in Westleton, Suffolk, in the East of England. It is situated within the designated areas of Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths AONB. This memorial serves as a tribute to those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2653, 1.5751
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Westleton
- Postcode
- IP17 3AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Darsham — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: n9459224984 (ODbL)
- commons: Westleton War Memorial and Village Hall - geograph.org.uk - 1440636.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westleton War Memorial?
- Westleton War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 3AD), in the parish of Westleton.
- What is Westleton War Memorial?
- Westleton War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westleton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Darsham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP17 3AD.
- Is Westleton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Westleton War Memorial is part of the Minsmere-Walberswick Heaths and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Westleton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Westleton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westleton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Darsham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 3AD.