Memorials & monuments · East of England
Stoke-by-Clare war memorial
Stoke-by-Clare 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
Stoke-by-Clare 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 1477163). 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 War memorial, unveiled in 1921, dedicated to the local men who served in the First World War and fell in the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is crafted from Portland stone and takes the form of an obelisk set on a square plinth, base and two steps. The west elevation of the obelisk is inscribed ‘TO THE / MEMORY / OF THE MEN / OF STOKE / WHO FELL IN / THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1919’. The names of 27 men who fell in the First World War are inscribed on the west face of the plinth, and the other three sides record the names of 80 men who served and returned. Below the plinth, the west face of the base is inscribed with the dates ‘1939-1945’ and the names of three local men who fell in the Second World War. The memorial stands in a prominent location adjacent The Street (A1092), the main road which runs through Stoke-by-Clare, in the garden of the former village primary school, now Stoke College nursery school.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stoke-by-Clare 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 of their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0638, 0.5398
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Stoke-by-Clare
- Postcode
- CO10 8HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q111853462 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stoke-by-Clare war memorial?
- Stoke-by-Clare war memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO10 8HW), in the parish of Stoke-by-Clare.
- Is Stoke-by-Clare war memorial a listed building?
- Stoke-by-Clare war memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stoke-by-Clare war memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stoke-by-Clare war memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stoke-by-Clare war memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CO10 8HW. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency.