Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
East and West Runton War Memorial
East and West Runton 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
East and West Runton 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 1466515). 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, unveiled in 1921, with later addition for the Second World War. MATERIALS It is constructed of flint with ashlar dressings. DESCRIPTION The war memorial is prominently situated alongside the main road through the village of West Runton, abutting the boundary wall to the churchyard. Three steps lead up to the memorial which takes the form of an angled or canted wall constructed of cut and squared flints laid in regular courses with ashlar dressings. It has a moulded cornice and a frieze which is inscribed in painted lettering: THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US BOTH BY NIGHT AND DAY There are three panels fixed to the front of the memorial which carry the inscriptions. The outer panels bear the names of the fallen from the First World War, while the central one reads: TO THE MEN OF/ RUNTON/ WHO FELL / (NAMES)/ 1939-1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The East and West Runton War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9382, 1.2424
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Runton
- Postcode
- NR27 9QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Established
- 1921
Sources
- wikidata: Q70083271 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East and West Runton War Memorial?
- East and West Runton War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR27 9QT), in the parish of Runton.
- Is East and West Runton War Memorial a listed building?
- East and West Runton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is East and West Runton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, East and West Runton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to East and West Runton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR27 9QT. It sits within the North Norfolk parliamentary constituency.