Memorial

Bildeston WW1, WW2 column

Bildeston memorial pillar

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Current Location

Market Square, High Street, Bildeston, Babergh, Suffolk, IP7 7EN, England

OS Grid Reference

TL 99258 49473

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 4388
Description: Orb surmounting a square pillar, plinth, and stepped base. Carved decoration of lion in relief at the base of the pillar and names on the face of the plinth. The whole is surrounded by metal bollards and chainlink.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN / OF BILDESTON, / WHO IN THE / GREAT WAR / GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / 1914 -1918 // 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock faces: (15 NAMES) // 12 o'clock face: ALSO THE WAR / 1939 -1945/ (5 NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 15
Died: 15
Information shown: Forename, surname
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 5
Died: 5
Information shown: Forename, initial,surname, decorations
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

History

Maker(s): Mr E E Saunders of Ipswich, Builder
Sponsor Type: public

Ceremonies

Unveiled

27 March 1920

Mr A E Hoare

Conservation

Components

Pillar

Height: 5181 mm

Width: 1930 mm

Depth: 1930 mm

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 505385

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Bildeston WW1, WW2 column

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

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Conservation

Components

Bildeston WW1, WW2 column

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

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