Memorials & monuments · East of England
Stutton War Memorial
Stutton 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
Stutton 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 1469692). 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, unveiled in 1920, with Second World War additions. A large boulder inscribed with the names of the fallen and placed alongside the memorial cross in 2017 is excluded from the listing. MATERIALS: of rough-hewn Cornish granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial, which stands in a paved and hedged enclosure on the north side of Manningtree Road, takes the form of a Celtic wheel-head cross atop a tall shaft that tapers in rectangular section from a three-stepped octagonal base. Its head is carved with elaborate interlacing. The First World War dedication is in leaded lettering across three polished faces of the base's second step and reads: THIS CROSS IS ERECTED / TO COMMEMORATE / ALL THOSE WHO / WITH LOYAL HEARTS / LEFT THEIR HOMES / AND WENT FORTH / FROM THIS VILLAGE / TO FACE DEATH / AND ENDURE HARDSHIP / IN A RIGHTEOUS / CAUSE, / 1914-1919. The south face of the bottom step also bears the Second World War dedication which reads: ALSO THOSE WHO SERVED / 1939-1945'.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stutton War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9705, 1.1211
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Babergh
- Parish
- Stutton
- Postcode
- IP9 2TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Suffolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q97458237 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stutton War Memorial?
- Stutton War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP9 2TA), in the parish of Stutton.
- Is Stutton War Memorial a listed building?
- Stutton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stutton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stutton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stutton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP9 2TA. It sits within the South Suffolk parliamentary constituency.