Memorials & monuments · East of England
Theberton War Memorial
Theberton 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
Theberton 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 1469928). 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 1921, with names added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Sicilian marble. PLAN: the memorial stands in the churchyard of the Grade I listed Church of St Peter, to the south-east of the church. EXTERIOR: it is in the form of a plain Latin cross on a gently tapering pedestal with a three-stepped base mounted on a substantial concrete foundation. The main inscription on the south face of the memorial reads: (on plinth) IN MEMORY OF THEBERTON MEN/ WHO/ LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (17 NAMES). On the upper step of the base is inscribed THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE, and on the middle step 1939-1945/ (2 NAMES). The inscription on an additional rectangular plaque placed in front of the base of the memorial reads: CAPTURED GERMAN GUN/ GRANTED TO THIS PARISH IN RECOGNITION/ IN THE AWARD OF THE/ VICTORIA CROSS TO A THEBERTON MAN/ (NAME)/OF THE ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS FOR VALOUR/ WHILE SERVING ON THE HEAD QUARTERS STAFF IN GALLIPOLI/ AT THE LANDING ON THE BEACH SEDD EL BAHR ON 26 APRIL 1915/ ON WHICH OCCASION HE WAS KILLED.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Theberton War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the village's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2371, 1.5685
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Theberton
- Postcode
- IP16 4RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
Sources
- wikidata: Q97458245 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Theberton War Memorial?
- Theberton War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP16 4RX), in the parish of Theberton.
- Is Theberton War Memorial a listed building?
- Theberton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Theberton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Theberton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Theberton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP16 4RX. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.