Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wortham War Memorial
In or near Roydon.
Wortham 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
- Diss · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wortham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Diss, located 4.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP22 1SL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Wortham 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 1470613). 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 in 1921, with additions made after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is situated in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin (Grade I), about 70m south of the church. The memorial is approximately 4.8m tall and is composed of an unadorned cross set upon an octagonal, tapered shaft. The shaft is set onto a square pedestal with chamfered and carved corners and is positioned on a deep, two-stepped plinth. An inscription is engraved on the west face of the pedestal which reads: IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH/ ALSO/ 1939-1945/ (3 NAMES). The names of the 35 men who lost their lives in the First World War are engraved on the other three faces of the pedestal.
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
Wortham War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflict. The memorial reflects the historical significance of the local community's sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3670, 1.0587
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Wortham
- Postcode
- IP22 1SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q104770850 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wortham War Memorial?
- Wortham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 1SL), in the parish of Wortham.
- What is Wortham War Memorial?
- Wortham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wortham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 1SL.
- Is Wortham War Memorial a listed building?
- Wortham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wortham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wortham War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wortham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wortham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wortham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 1SL.