Memorials & monuments · East of England
South Cove War Memorial
South Cove 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
South Cove 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 1458742). 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 with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent location in the churchyard of the church of St Lawrence (Grade I), immediately beside the path between the entrance gate and the door of the church. The memorial comprises a 2m high stone Celtic wheel-head cross, decorated with elaborate relief-carved interlace decoration. The main inscription in leaded lettering on the front of the cross shaft reads: IN/ GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF THE/ FIVE/ SOUTH COVE MEN/ WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. On the front of the plinth is the inscription: (5 NAMES)/ THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES TO SERVE THEIR GOD/ THEIR KING AND THEIR COUNTRY IN DEFENCE/ OF TRUTH, LIBERTY AND JUSTICE. On the western side of the plinth an additional inscription added in 1949 reads: AND THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR US IN THE/ SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (3 NAMES)/ ALSO IN MEMORY OF/ THE AMERICAN AIRMEN WHO/ LOST THEIR LIVES IN THIS PARISH/ MARCH 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
South Cove War Memorial is located in South Cove, East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3689, 1.6705
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- South Cove
- Postcode
- NR34 7JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479869 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Cove War Memorial?
- South Cove War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7JD), in the parish of South Cove.
- Is South Cove War Memorial a listed building?
- South Cove War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South Cove War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South Cove War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Cove War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7JD. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.