Memorials & monuments · East of England
Market Weston War Memorial
Market Weston 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
Market Weston 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 1456888). 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, 1919. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent location within the churchyard of the Church of St Mary (Grade II*), immediately to the north of the main path between the churchyard gate and the church. The memorial comprises a round, polished granite pillar, surmounted by an urn of the same material. The upper portion of the pillar is adorned with relief arches, each etched with a fleur-de-lis design, which is repeated around the top of the pillar and the urn. The whole stands upon a square granite plinth upon a square concrete base. The east-facing section of the pillar bears the inscription IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SERVICE OF/ THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914–1918/ (7 NAMES). On the base is the additional inscription STILL REMEMBERED 2001.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Market Weston War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3648, 0.9226
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Market Weston
- Postcode
- IP22 2NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479694 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Market Weston War Memorial?
- Market Weston War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 2NX), in the parish of Market Weston.
- Is Market Weston War Memorial a listed building?
- Market Weston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Market Weston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Market Weston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Market Weston War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 2NX. It sits within the Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket parliamentary constituency.