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    Memorial

    Earl Soham

    Cross

    Source: © Doug Ireland

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    Current Location

    Small green outside churchyard, Junction of Church Lane and The Street (A1120), Earl Soham, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, IP13 7SE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TM 23605 63300

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    © WMR-5487

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    5487
    Description
    A rough hewn granite Latin cross on a three stepped base. Leaded inscription and names on Face 1 of all 3 steps. Small granite flower holders are placed on the top step of the base and beside the diagonals of the lower step.
    Inscription
    Face 1 top step: 1914 - 1918/ TO THE VICTORIOUS DEAD./ Face 1 middle step: (Names)/ Face 1 bottom step: 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    5
    Died
    5
    Information shown
    Surname, initials, rank, regiment
    Order of names
    Surname
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    20
    Died
    20
    Information shown
    Surname, initials, rank, regiment
    Order of names
    Surname
    Maintenance History
    Repairs to the lettering were carried out in 2010, funded by War Memorials Trust.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    18 July 1920

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3352mm

    Width: 787mm

    Depth: 787mm


    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427607

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427607 (accessed 04/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    117217

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

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    • East Anglian Daily Times, 19 July 1920