Memorials & monuments · East of England
Herringswell War Memorial
Herringswell War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kennett · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Herringswell War Memorial is a public memorial in Suffolk, East of England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kennett, about 3.2 km away. Postcode area IP28.
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Heritage listing
Details Pillar war memorial, 1920. MATERIALS: constructed from grey granite. PLAN: the memorial stands on a triangle of grass on a road junction to the west of the village, and approximately 180m north-west of the Church of St Ethelbert (Grade II*). DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a large roughly-hewn pillar with a sloping head, mounted upon a substantial plinth and a concrete base. It stands approximately 2.4m tall. One face of the pillar has a finely-hewn panel, inscribed in leaded lettering: THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918. / IN HONOURED MEMORY OF / (NAMES) / “LIVE THOU FOR ENGLAND / WE FOR ENGLAND DIED.” / ALSO / (NAME) / 1939-1945 / (NAMES) / MAN’S INHUMANITY TO MAN / MAKES COUNTLESS THOUSANDS / MOURN.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Herringswell War Memorial is located in the parish of Herringswell, Suffolk, in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates local contributions to military service. The site is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance in Breckland Farmland.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3015, 0.5155
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Herringswell
- Postcode
- IP28 6ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Kennett — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: n4253416226 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial, Herringswell - geograph.org.uk - 1951855.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Herringswell War Memorial?
- Herringswell War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP28 6ST), in the parish of Herringswell.
- Is Herringswell War Memorial a listed building?
- Herringswell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Herringswell War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Herringswell War Memorial is part of the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Herringswell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Herringswell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Herringswell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kennett, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP28 6ST.