Memorials & monuments · East of England
Gooderstone War Memorial
Gooderstone 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
Gooderstone 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 1446277). 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 Gooderstone war memorial is located in the churchyard wall of the Church of St George (Grade I-listed). It comprises a tall, tapering Latin cross, octagonal in section, in Portland stone rising from a pier that is let into the churchyard wall. The pier has moulded upper corners and a deep chamfered foot. The inscriptions are on the pier’s south side, facing The Street, whilst the cross above is orientated perpendicularly so that it faces east. The incised inscription reads IN MEMORY OF/ THE GOODERSTONE MEN/ FALLEN IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (19 NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (3 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gooderstone 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 significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5883, 0.6004
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Gooderstone
- Postcode
- PE33 9BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478762 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gooderstone War Memorial?
- Gooderstone War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode PE33 9BZ), in the parish of Gooderstone.
- Is Gooderstone War Memorial a listed building?
- Gooderstone War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gooderstone War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Gooderstone War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gooderstone War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE33 9BZ. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.