Memorials & monuments · East of England
Benhall War Memorial Cross
Benhall War Memorial Cross — 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
Benhall War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1452390). 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 a prominent position in the churchyard, beside the south porch of the Church of St Mary (Grade II*). It comprises a blind wheel-head cross rising from a tapering plinth, with a two-stepped base. The front face of the cross bears a reversed sword carved in low relief. The Portland stone memorial stands approximately 3.3m high. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the plinth reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR/ 1914–1918/ (19 NAMES)/ “GOD PROVED THEM AND FOUND THEM WORTHY OF HIMSELF.”
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Benhall War Memorial Cross is a memorial located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its significance in commemorating those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2038, 1.4700
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Benhall
- Postcode
- IP17 1JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479266 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benhall War Memorial Cross?
- Benhall War Memorial Cross is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 1JL), in the parish of Benhall.
- Is Benhall War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Benhall War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Benhall War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Benhall War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benhall War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 1JL. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.