Memorials & monuments · East of England
Walsham le Willows War Memorial
Walsham le Willows 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
Walsham le Willows 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 1470504). 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 A First World War Memorial unveiled in 1919 with additions made after the Second World War. MATERIALS: the memorial is carved from Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the churchyard, about 4m north of the tower of the Church of St Mary (Grade I). The memorial is approximately 3.3m tall and comprises a wheel cross carved with Celtic knots with a tapering, footed shaft set on a square pedestal with a two-stepped plinth. The names of the Fallen are inscribed on the north face of the shaft along with their years of death. The inscription on the north face of the pedestal reads: IN HONOURED AND GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF WALSHAM-LE-WILLOWS/ WHO DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT EUROPEAN WARS/ 1914-1919/ 1939-1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walsham le Willows 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 and reverence for its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3017, 0.9312
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Walsham-le-Willows
- Postcode
- IP31 3AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
Sources
- wikidata: Q101411828 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walsham le Willows War Memorial?
- Walsham le Willows War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP31 3AA), in the parish of Walsham-le-Willows.
- Is Walsham le Willows War Memorial a listed building?
- Walsham le Willows War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Walsham le Willows War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Walsham le Willows War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walsham le Willows War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP31 3AA. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.