Memorials & monuments · East of England
Brightwell and Foxhall War Memorial
Brightwell and Foxhall 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
Brightwell and Foxhall 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 1458473). 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. MATERIALS: Clipsham stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the churchyard, close to the Church of St John the Baptist (Grade II*). The memorial comprises a plain Latin cross with a tapering octagonal shaft on a square plinth with a two-stepped octagonal base. It is carved from Clipsham stone and stands approximately 3.3m high. The main inscription in incised lettering on the south face reads: (on plinth) TO/ THE GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF/ BRIGHTWELL & FOXHALL/ MEN/ 1914–1918/ (on upper step of base) FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH/ (on lower step of base) GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST O LORD. The names and regiments of the seven fallen are listed on the sides of the plinth, four on the east face and three on the west.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Brightwell and Foxhall War Memorial is located in the East of England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0443, 1.2792
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Brightwell
- Postcode
- IP10 0BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479828 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brightwell and Foxhall War Memorial?
- Brightwell and Foxhall War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP10 0BD), in the parish of Brightwell.
- Is Brightwell and Foxhall War Memorial a listed building?
- Brightwell and Foxhall War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Brightwell and Foxhall War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Brightwell and Foxhall War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brightwell and Foxhall War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP10 0BD. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.