Memorials & monuments · East of England
Lidgate War Memorial
Lidgate 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
Lidgate 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 1466711). 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, erected in 1921, with later addition for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION The memorial stands in a prominent position in the churchyard. It is carved from stone and comprises a Maltese cross-head and tapering shaft set upon a square, outswept, two-stage plinth and a single-stepped base. The centre of the cross contains a relief carving of a wreath with the initials IHS at its centre; all the faces have raised edging. The dedicatory inscription to the front face of the plinth and reads: 1914 – 1918/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914 – 1918/ SONS OF THIS PLACE, LET THIS OF YOU BE SAID,/ THAT YOU WHO LIVE, ARE WORTHY OF YOUR DEAD,/ THESE GAVE THEIR LIVES, THAT YOU WHO LIVE MAY REAP/ A RICHER HARVEST, ERE YOU FALL ASLEEP
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lidgate War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1945, 0.5163
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Lidgate
- Postcode
- CB8 9PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Established
- 1921
Sources
- wikidata: Q73302394 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lidgate War Memorial?
- Lidgate War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CB8 9PT), in the parish of Lidgate.
- Is Lidgate War Memorial a listed building?
- Lidgate War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lidgate War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lidgate War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lidgate War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB8 9PT. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency.