Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wrentham War Memorial
In or near South Cove.
Wrentham 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
- Mutford Thorpe · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wrentham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, located 7.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is NR34 7LX, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Wrentham 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 1458655). 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 The memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Nicholas (Grade I-listed) and in close proximity to the Grade II-listed Rectory and Church Corner Cottage, Church Room, and Crossways Cottage. It comprises a Celtic cross decorated with intricate interlace patterns carved in relief to the cross-head and cross-shaft. The cross stands on a tapering pedestal carved to look like a rocky outcrop, with a narrow cap and an inscription panel to the front and rear. It is carved from pale grey granite and stands approximately 2.7m high. The principal dedicatory inscription, in applied metal lettering, reads THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED BY THE REV./ E.R. YERBURGH, RECTOR OF WRENTHAM,/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF WRENTHAM/ WHO DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918./ ARMY (18 NAMES) NAVY (8 NAMES). The inscription to the rear reads ARMY/ (3 NAMES)/ 1939-1945/ (11 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BENACRE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wrentham War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It serves as a significant reminder of local history and sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3883, 1.6569
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Wrentham
- Postcode
- NR34 7LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Mutford Thorpe — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479864 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wrentham War Memorial?
- Wrentham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7LX), in the parish of Wrentham.
- What is Wrentham War Memorial?
- Wrentham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wrentham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 7LX.
- Is Wrentham War Memorial a listed building?
- Wrentham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wrentham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wrentham War Memorial is part of the Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BENACRE National Nature Reserve.
- Is Wrentham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wrentham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wrentham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7LX.