Memorials & monuments · East of England
Barrow War Memorial
Barrow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barrow 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 1452044). 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 Portland stone memorial stands on Barrow Green in a prominent location at the junction of The Street, Bury Road, and Barrow Hill, opposite Green Farmhouse (Grade II) and in close proximity to other Grade II-listed buildings. It comprises a slender obelisk standing on a pedimented pedestal, square on plan, raised on a three-stepped base. The main inscription in incised and painted lettering on the front face of the plinth reads THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED/ BY PARISHIONERS OF BARROW/ AND FRIENDS/ IN GRATEFUL AND/ LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1918. A further incised and painted inscription has been added to the upper step of the base, reading to the front AND OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE 1939–1945 WAR and to the rear, THEIR NAMES SHALL LIVE FOR EVER. The commemorated names are recorded on the sides of the plinth and the base. The memorial is surrounded by a kerbed enclosure with eight posts and carrying a spiked metal chain.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barrow War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of remembrance in the community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2413, 0.5832
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Barrow
- Postcode
- IP29 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479224 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barrow War Memorial?
- Barrow War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP29 5AA), in the parish of Barrow.
- Is Barrow War Memorial a listed building?
- Barrow War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Barrow War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Barrow War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barrow War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP29 5AA. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency.