Memorials & monuments · East of England
Finningham War Memorial
Finningham 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
Finningham 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 1437422). 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 MATERIALS: Portland stone, marble plaques. DESCRIPTION: Finningham War Memorial comprises a tall Saxon cross on a tapering octagonal shaft surmounting a square plan plinth. It stands some 4.5m high. The inscriptions are painted black onto white marble plaques placed on the front and side of the plinth. The inscription on the front reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / (NAMES). On the side of the plinth a dedication has been added to the fallen of the Second World War which reads: ALSO / TO THOSE WHO FELL / 1939 – 1945 / (NAMES). The plinth is set upon a square two-stepped base and incised into the front faces of the steps are the following inscriptions: IN MEMORY / SACRED FOR ALL TIME TO THE / FINNINGHAM MEN / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR A.D. 1914 – 1919 and on the lower step: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT / A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Finningham War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2837, 1.0279
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Finningham
- Postcode
- IP14 4HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477823 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Finningham War Memorial?
- Finningham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP14 4HU), in the parish of Finningham.
- Is Finningham War Memorial a listed building?
- Finningham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Finningham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Finningham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Finningham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP14 4HU. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.