Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial
Castle Acre and Newton 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
Castle Acre and Newton 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 1440879). 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 MATERIALS: rough-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial is located within the churchyard of St James the Great Church. It consists of a wheel-head cross with a Sword of Sacrifice carved in relief on its front face. The cross is set upon a tapering shaft which rises from a trapezoid-shaped plinth. The whole stands on a two-stepped base. The plinth of the memorial has had smooth granite plaques attached to it at a later date. The plaques carry the names of the fallen from the First World War. That on the front face reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF CASTLE ACRE/ AND NEWTON/ WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 – 1918 1939 – 1945. Underneath is 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7030, 0.6865
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Castle Acre
- Postcode
- PE32 2AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478247 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial?
- Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2AE), in the parish of Castle Acre.
- Is Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial a listed building?
- Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2AE. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.