Memorials & monuments · London
Kedington War Memorial
Kedington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kedington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1475135). 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 A war memorial of 1921 by E C Green. MATERIALS: constructed of Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: comprising a cross on a tapering octagonal shaft on an octagonal pedestal and a two-stepped octagonal base. The arms of the cross are decorated with relief-carved roses. The inscription was replaced in the late 1990s when new stones were attached to the plinth. The main inscription on the south face of the pedestal reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF KEDINGTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THE HONOUR AND/ SAFETY OF THEIR COUNTRY/ IN TWO WORLD WARS/ 1914 – 1919/ 1939 – 1945. The names of the fallen are listed on the plinth faces: west (8 NAMES), south-west (8 NAMES) and south-east (2 First World War NAMES; 4 Second World War NAMES). On the east face a further inscription reads: TRANQUIL YOU LIE YOUR/KNIGHTLY VIRTUE PROVED,/ YOUR MEMORY HALLOWED IN/ THE LAND YOU LOVED. The memorial stands within a square kerbed and paved enclosure surrounded by eight low stone pillars.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kedington War Memorial is located in London and commemorates those who served in conflict. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0952, 0.4878
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Kedington
- Postcode
- CB9 7NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q109559488 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kedington War Memorial?
- Kedington War Memorial is in Suffolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB9 7NN), in the parish of Kedington.
- Is Kedington War Memorial a listed building?
- Kedington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kedington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kedington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kedington War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB9 7NN. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency.