Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
East Ruston War Memorial
East Ruston 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 Ruston 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 1442619). 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: granite. DESCRIPTION: East Ruston War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church, off the B1159, near the junction with Pound Road and Vicarage Road, East Ruston. It is prominently situated just inside the churchyard entrance, a little way along the main path to the church. The memorial comprises a polished wheel-head cross on a tapering, four-sided plinth with two-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in leaded lettering. The inscription is in leaded lettering and reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF EAST RUSTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918// (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Ruston 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
- 52.8036, 1.5059
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- East Ruston
- Postcode
- NR12 9HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Official site
- www.e-ruston-oldvicaragegardens.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478493 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Ruston War Memorial?
- East Ruston War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR12 9HN), in the parish of East Ruston.
- Is East Ruston War Memorial a listed building?
- East Ruston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is East Ruston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, East Ruston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Ruston War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12 9HN. It sits within the North Norfolk parliamentary constituency.