Memorials & monuments · East of England
Weston War Memorial
In or near Ringsfield.
Weston 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
- Beccles · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Weston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Beccles, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is NR34 8TF, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Weston 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 1458744). 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, 1920, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the churchyard, close to the Church of St Peter (Grade I). The memorial comprises a rough-hewn wheel-head cross with a tapering plinth and single-stepped base. The memorial is carved from light grey granite and at its foot on its east face is an attached rectangular plaque. The main inscription in leaded lettering reads: IN MEMORY OF THE WESTON MEN/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919. The names of the 14 men who fell are on the three other faces of the plinth. An attached rectangular plaque at the foot of the east face of the memorial bears the names of four men who died in the Second World War.
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
Weston War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4278, 1.5711
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Weston
- Postcode
- NR34 8TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Beccles — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479871 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weston War Memorial?
- Weston War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 8TF), in the parish of Weston.
- What is Weston War Memorial?
- Weston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Weston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Beccles, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 8TF.
- Is Weston War Memorial a listed building?
- Weston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Weston War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Weston War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Weston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Weston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Beccles, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 8TF.