Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bawdsey War Memorial
Bawdsey 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bawdsey 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 1458472). 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. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent location at the entrance to the recreation ground, directly opposite the Church of St Mary (Grade II*). The memorial comprises a tapering stone obelisk on a two-stepped square base. The main inscription on the west face of the obelisk reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF BAWDSEY/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (14 NAMES). An additional inscription on the south face of the obelisk reads: THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF TWO BAWDSEY MEN/ WHO GLORIFIED GOD IN/ HIS PROVIDENTIAL DESIGNS/ FOR THE OVERTHROW OF/ EVIL BY PLAYING THEIR/ PART AND GIVING THEIR LIVES/ (2 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bawdsey War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0098, 1.4188
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Bawdsey
- Postcode
- IP12 3AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479827 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bawdsey War Memorial?
- Bawdsey War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 3AW), in the parish of Bawdsey.
- Is Bawdsey War Memorial a listed building?
- Bawdsey War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bawdsey War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bawdsey War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bawdsey War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 3AW. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.