Memorials & monuments · East of England
Peasenhall War Memorial
Peasenhall 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
Peasenhall 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 1458645). 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, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands outside the churchyard to the north of the Church of St Michael and All Angels (Grade II*) and close to Centre House, Stuart House and The Church House (Grade II). The memorial comprises a plain wheel-head cross on a tall pedestal with a single-stepped base. It is carved from grey granite and stands approximately 3.3m high. The main inscription in raised lettering on a bronze panel on the south face of the pedestal reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN/ HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN/ CONNECTED WITH THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918./ (24 NAMES). A further bronze panel beneath the main inscription bears two further names. An additional inscription in raised leaded lettering on the base of the memorial reads 1939 1945/ (5 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Peasenhall War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The memorial serves as a notable landmark within the village.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2708, 1.4505
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Peasenhall
- Postcode
- IP17 2HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479861 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peasenhall War Memorial?
- Peasenhall War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 2HP), in the parish of Peasenhall.
- Is Peasenhall War Memorial a listed building?
- Peasenhall War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Peasenhall War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Peasenhall War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Peasenhall War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 2HP. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.