Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Knapton War Memorial
Knapton 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
Knapton 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 1437866). 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: rough-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: Knapton War Memorial comprises a Latin cross which rises from a plinth with polished recessed panels which hold the lead inscriptions. The whole sits on a single-stepped square base. The front face of the plinth holds the inscription which reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES). Another face of the plinth holds the inscription from the Second World War and reads AND THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES) This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 23 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knapton War Memorial is located in the East Midlands and is designated as a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of wartime contributions in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8555, 1.4259
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Knapton
- Postcode
- NR28 0SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477897 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knapton War Memorial?
- Knapton War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR28 0SF), in the parish of Knapton.
- Is Knapton War Memorial a listed building?
- Knapton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Knapton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Knapton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knapton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR28 0SF. It sits within the North Norfolk parliamentary constituency.