Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Binham War Memorial
Binham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Binham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1452653). 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 First World War memorial granite cross, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: grey granite. This memorial cross stands in the churchyard of Binham Priory (Church of St Mary, Grade I listed). It is prominently situated to the left of the churchyard path leading from the Gatehouse (Grade I) to the church, and the West Front is the backdrop to the memorial cross. The memorial comprises a rough-hewn wheel-head cross, abut 2.5m tall, with an inset dedicatory inscription at the base of the shaft. The cross stands on a tapering plinth and single square base raised on a simple concrete foundation. INSCRIPTION: the inscription, in leaded lettering, reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF/ GOD and continues on a granite tablet fixed to the front face of the plinth: AND IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 18/ (11 NAMES)/ ALSO/ 1939 - 45/ (5 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Binham War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9204, 0.9459
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Binham
- Postcode
- NR21 0DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479300 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Binham War Memorial?
- Binham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR21 0DR), in the parish of Binham.
- Is Binham War Memorial a listed building?
- Binham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Binham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Binham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Binham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR21 0DR. It sits within the North Norfolk parliamentary constituency.