Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wortham War Memorial
Wortham 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
Wortham 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 1470613). 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 1921, with additions made after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is situated in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin (Grade I), about 70m south of the church. The memorial is approximately 4.8m tall and is composed of an unadorned cross set upon an octagonal, tapered shaft. The shaft is set onto a square pedestal with chamfered and carved corners and is positioned on a deep, two-stepped plinth. An inscription is engraved on the west face of the pedestal which reads: IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH/ ALSO/ 1939-1945/ (3 NAMES). The names of the 35 men who lost their lives in the First World War are engraved on the other three faces of the pedestal.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wortham War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflict. The memorial reflects the historical significance of the local community's sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3670, 1.0587
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- Mid Suffolk
- Parish
- Wortham
- Postcode
- IP22 1SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
Sources
- wikidata: Q104770850 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wortham War Memorial?
- Wortham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 1SL), in the parish of Wortham.
- Is Wortham War Memorial a listed building?
- Wortham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wortham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wortham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wortham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 1SL. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.