Memorials & monuments · East of England
Debenham War Memorial
Debenham 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
Debenham 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 1459053). 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 the architect H Smith and builder H Taylor. A further inscription was added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: carved from York stone. DESCRIPTION: The memorial is situated in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary Magdalene, immediately to the south-east of the church. It comprises a rectangular cenotaph or stone of remembrance over 1m high. The east face is inscribed in incised lettering: TO THE/ MEN OF DEBENHAM/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 18/ (33 NAMES)/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM. On the north face is a further inscription in incised lettering: ALSO OF THOSE/ OF THIS PARISH/ SECOND GREAT WAR/ 1939 – 45/ (SIX NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Debenham War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2240, 1.1818
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Debenham
- Postcode
- IP14 6QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479924 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Debenham War Memorial?
- Debenham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP14 6QN), in the parish of Debenham.
- Is Debenham War Memorial a listed building?
- Debenham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Debenham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Debenham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Debenham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP14 6QN. It sits within the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich parliamentary constituency.