Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wrentham War Memorial
Wrentham 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
Wrentham 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 1458655). 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 The memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Nicholas (Grade I-listed) and in close proximity to the Grade II-listed Rectory and Church Corner Cottage, Church Room, and Crossways Cottage. It comprises a Celtic cross decorated with intricate interlace patterns carved in relief to the cross-head and cross-shaft. The cross stands on a tapering pedestal carved to look like a rocky outcrop, with a narrow cap and an inscription panel to the front and rear. It is carved from pale grey granite and stands approximately 2.7m high. The principal dedicatory inscription, in applied metal lettering, reads THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED BY THE REV./ E.R. YERBURGH, RECTOR OF WRENTHAM,/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF WRENTHAM/ WHO DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918./ ARMY (18 NAMES) NAVY (8 NAMES). The inscription to the rear reads ARMY/ (3 NAMES)/ 1939-1945/ (11 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wrentham War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It serves as a significant reminder of local history and sacrifice.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3883, 1.6569
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Wrentham
- Postcode
- NR34 7LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479864 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wrentham War Memorial?
- Wrentham War Memorial is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7LX), in the parish of Wrentham.
- Is Wrentham War Memorial a listed building?
- Wrentham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wrentham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wrentham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wrentham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7LX. It sits within the Suffolk Coastal parliamentary constituency.