Memorials & monuments · East of England
Great Finborough War Memorial Cross
Great Finborough War Memorial Cross — 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
Great Finborough War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1453709). 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 The memorial stands inside the main entrance to the churchyard, close to the Church of St Andrew (Grade II). It comprises a wheel-head cross on a column, rectangular on plan, raised on a three-stepped square base. It is carved from pale grey granite and stands approximately 2.1m high. The main inscription, running around the front face of the wheel of the cross head, reads FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ AUG 4 1914 JUNE 28 1919. The commemorated First World War names are listed on the front face of the column. A further inscription on the south face of the column reads 3 SEPT 1939/ TO/ 2 SEPT 1945/ (3 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Great Finborough War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1825, 0.9448
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Great Finborough
- Postcode
- IP14 3AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479413 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Finborough War Memorial Cross?
- Great Finborough War Memorial Cross is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP14 3AD), in the parish of Great Finborough.
- Is Great Finborough War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Great Finborough War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Finborough War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Great Finborough War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Finborough War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP14 3AD. It sits within the Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket parliamentary constituency.