Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist Ipswich
War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist Ipswich — 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
War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist Ipswich is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1470319). 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 dating to around 1920, altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: the monument is made of Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is a 4.5m tall Celtic cross with an elongated shaft on a tapered four-sided plinth. The cross has a simple moulding around its edges and a central round boss. The plinth stands on two square steps. There is a square base beneath the steps. An inscription on the east side of the plinth reads: TO OUR MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ LEST WE FORGET A rectangular stone tablet has been added to the first step, leaning against the east face of the plinth. It bears the following inscription: ALSO/ THOSE WHO DIED/ IN THE SERVICE/ OF OTHERS/ 1939-1945
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist is located in Ipswich, Suffolk, in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its significance lies in its historical and architectural value within the community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0606, 1.1822
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Ipswich
- Parish
- Ipswich, unparished area
- Postcode
- IP4 4QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ipswich
Sources
- wikidata: Q97460515 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist Ipswich?
- War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist Ipswich is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP4 4QB), in the parish of Ipswich, unparished area.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist Ipswich a listed building?
- War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist Ipswich is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist Ipswich free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist Ipswich is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist Ipswich?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP4 4QB. It sits within the Ipswich parliamentary constituency.