Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bedfield War Memorial
Bedfield 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
Bedfield 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 1459042). 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 War memorial. Erected, following the First World War, in 1920 by Charles Mee. A further inscription was added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: carved from Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is situated within the churchyard of the Church of St Nicholas (Grade I), immediately to the east of the chancel. It comprises a Celtic cross set atop a trapezoidal plinth and two-stepped base. The memorial is about 2.5m high and surrounded by stone paving and gravel within a square stone kerb approached by a short path. The front (south) face of the plinth is inscribed in leaded lettering: LEST WE FORGET/ IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1919/ (10 NAMES). On the upper step of the base is the inscription: 1939 (NAME) 1945. The west face of the plinth is inscribed: UNITY IS STRENGTH/ TO/ THE HONOUR OF THE MEN OF/ BEDFIELD/ WHO GAVE THEIR SERVICE TO/ KING AND COUNTRY. On the east face of the plinth is the inscription: MAKE THEM/ TO BE NUMBERED/ WITH THY SAINTS.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bedfield War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance. The structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural integrity.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2502, 1.2617
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Bedfield
- Postcode
- IP13 7JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479918 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bedfield War Memorial?
- Bedfield War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP13 7JJ), in the parish of Bedfield.
- Is Bedfield War Memorial a listed building?
- Bedfield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bedfield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bedfield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bedfield War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 7JJ. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.