Memorials & monuments · East of England
Great Cressingham War Memorial
Great Cressingham 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
Great Cressingham 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 1446436). 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 Great Cressingham War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Michael (Grade I-listed), standing to the north of the church tower. It comprises a rough-hewn grey granite wheel-head cross with a reversed sword carved in relief on the front, standing on a plinth with a single-stepped base below. The plinth bears the inscriptions in applied metal lettering, reading TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (12 NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Cressingham War Memorial is located in the East of England. 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
- 52.5821, 0.7321
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Great Cressingham
- Postcode
- IP25 6NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478769 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Cressingham War Memorial?
- Great Cressingham War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP25 6NH), in the parish of Great Cressingham.
- Is Great Cressingham War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Cressingham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Cressingham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Cressingham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Cressingham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP25 6NH. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.