Memorials & monuments · East of England
Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial
Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial — 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
Flempton-cum-Hengrave 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 1469639). 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, unveiled in 1920, later C20 repairs. DESCRIPTION The memorial is situated on the east side of the main road (A1101) which links the two villages of Flempton and Hengrave, close to the parish boundary. It comprises a plain black metal Latin cross set upon a Clipsham stone plinth with a moulded top and base which stands on a square base. The front (south-west) face of the plinth carries the main dedicatory inscription in blackened lettering which reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1919/ THESE NOBLY PLAYED THEIR PART/ THESE HEARD THE CALL/ FOR GOD AND KING AND HOME/ THEY GAVE THEIR ALL. The rear face is inscribed: THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO FELL IN THIS PARISH/ OF FLEMPTON-CUM-HENGRAVE ARE RECORDED/ ON A TABLET IN THE PARISH CHURCH./ ERECTED BY SIR JOHN AND LADY WOOD 1920.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East of England. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's recognition of their sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2906, 0.6668
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Hengrave
- Postcode
- IP28 6LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q97457651 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial?
- Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP28 6LW), in the parish of Hengrave.
- Is Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial a listed building?
- Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Flempton-cum-Hengrave War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP28 6LW. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency.