Memorials & monuments · East of England
Caston War Memorial
Caston 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
Caston 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 1442404). 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: grey Aberdeen granite. DESCRIPTION: Caston War Memorial is located towards the northern part of a green at the centre of the village, at the junction of The Street and Stow Bedon Road, Caston, Norfolk. It comprises a stylised Celtic wheel-headed cross with knot-work relief carvings set upon a tapering shaft and a tapering four-sided plinth bearing inscriptions, atop a two-stepped base. The granite memorial is set upon a wider two-stepped base of concrete. Four moulded four-sided posts stand at the corners of the lowest and outermost step of the concrete base. The inscription is carved in relief and reads: AUG. 4TH 1914 - NOV. 11TH 1918/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)// 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caston War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5407, 0.8867
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Caston
- Postcode
- NR17 1DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478470 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caston War Memorial?
- Caston War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR17 1DB), in the parish of Caston.
- Is Caston War Memorial a listed building?
- Caston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Caston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Caston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caston War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR17 1DB. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.