Memorials & monuments · East of England
Haughley War Memorial
Haughley 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
Haughley 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 1469249). 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, with later addition for the Second World War. Restored mid-C20. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands prominently in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin (Grade I). It is carved from Clipsham stone. It consists of a Calvary cross flanked by carved mourning figures, most probably of the Virgin Mary and the disciple, John, set upon base spurs on the shaft. This is set upon a two-stepped octagonal plinth and a single-stepped octagonal base. The main dedicatory inscription on the upper part of the plinth reads: THEIR NAME/ LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE (south-west face), and on the section beneath is inscribed: 1914–1918/ (NAMES) and 1939–1945/ (NAMES) The side and rear faces of the octagonal plinth are decorated with relief-carved heraldic shields.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Haughley War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2214, 0.9648
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Haughley
- Postcode
- IP14 3QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
Sources
- wikidata: Q97452260 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Haughley War Memorial?
- Haughley War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP14 3QS), in the parish of Haughley.
- Is Haughley War Memorial a listed building?
- Haughley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Haughley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Haughley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Haughley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP14 3QS. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.