Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bredfield War Memorial
Bredfield 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
Bredfield 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 1452287). 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 Second World War additions. DESCRIPTION: Bredfield War Memorial is located in the churchyard to the north of the Church of St Andrew (Grade II*-listed). It is of Portland stone and takes the form of a tall Latin cross rising from a tapering, four-sided plinth surmounting a two-stepped base. The whole stands on a square, concrete platform. The main inscription is on the south face of the plinth and reads IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ BREDFIELD/ WHO GAVE UP THEIR/ LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914–1919. The names of the 13 men who died are recorded on the west and east faces of the plinth. A further inscription is on the south face of the upper-step of the base and reads 1939–1945/ (5 NAMES). All lettering is incised, painted black.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bredfield War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1290, 1.3132
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Bredfield
- Postcode
- IP13 6AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479257 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bredfield War Memorial?
- Bredfield War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP13 6AX), in the parish of Bredfield.
- Is Bredfield War Memorial a listed building?
- Bredfield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bredfield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bredfield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bredfield War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 6AX. It sits within the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich parliamentary constituency.