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Lakenheath

This war memorial is 20ft high Portland stone obelisk in the High Street, Lakenheath, Suffolk. It was unveiled by Captain Owen A. Clerk in 1921.

In the past the memorial had been over-cleaned and this had worn away the lettering more rapidly than usual. It therefore required a gentle non-invasive approach such as steam cleaning which removes no material from the stone surface. The memorial was also shelter coated – this is the application of a thin binding solution to consolidate the microscopic loose particles of stone which can become loosened by weathering. War Memorials Trust gave a grant of £879 for this work.

The inscription reads:

This monument
Has been erected by the people of
Lakenheath
In honour of
65 gallant men of this parish
Who laid down their lives in the Great War of
1914-1919
As a lasting record of their sacrifice
And in gratitude to God
For the victory achieved
“Their name liveth for ever more”

Also in grateful memory of the men of this parish
Who gave their lives in the World War 1939-1945
“At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will rest”

Further information

War Memorials Trust reference WM2366
UK National Inventory of War Memorials: 4559

If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org

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