Memorials & monuments · East of England
Rushmere St Andrew War Memorial
Rushmere St Andrew 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
Rushmere St Andrew 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 1469902). 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 by Messrs Frewer and Moss and unveiled 11 April 1920 by Lieutenant-Colonel F W Turner. MATERIALS: pale grey granite. PLAN: the memorial stands in St Andrew’s churchyard to the south of the Grade II* listed church. EXTERIOR: it is in the form of a plain Celtic cross with a tapering shaft supported on a tapering plinth with a two-stepped base. The inscription on the east face of the plinth reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (18 names). On the upper step is inscribed FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH. Eleven names are inscribed on the south face of the plinth, and ten are inscribed on the north face.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rushmere St Andrew War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It serves as a notable historical landmark within the community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0691, 1.2028
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Rushmere St. Andrew
- Postcode
- IP5 1DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Sources
- wikidata: Q97457568 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rushmere St Andrew War Memorial?
- Rushmere St Andrew War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP5 1DL), in the parish of Rushmere St. Andrew.
- Is Rushmere St Andrew War Memorial a listed building?
- Rushmere St Andrew War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rushmere St Andrew War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rushmere St Andrew War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rushmere St Andrew War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP5 1DL. It sits within the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich parliamentary constituency.