Memorials & monuments · East of England
Boughton War Memorial
Boughton 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
Boughton 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 1442166). 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 Boughton War Memorial is located in the churchyard of All Saints Church, Church Lane, Boughton, Norfolk. It is prominently situated by the church tower. It comprises a stone Latin cross atop a four-sided collared shaft with chamfered corners. This meets with a moulded, square-section plinth atop a single stone step base. The inscription reads: (Left face) IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ THIS CROSS IS HUMBLY DEDICATED/ BY THE INHABITANTS OF THE VILLAGE/ (Right face) AND THEY SHALL BE MINE/ SAITH THE LORD OF HOSTS/ IN THAT DAY WHEN/ I MAKE UP MY JEWELS/ MALACHI V3 CH17/ (Reverse) 1914 – 1918. Apart from the dates and the names, the rest of the inscription has been replaced by inserted marble slabs. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 20 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boughton War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5912, 0.5079
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Boughton
- Postcode
- PE33 9AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478429 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boughton War Memorial?
- Boughton War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode PE33 9AQ), in the parish of Boughton.
- Is Boughton War Memorial a listed building?
- Boughton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Boughton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Boughton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boughton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE33 9AQ. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.