Memorials & monuments · East of England
Little Fransham War Memorial
Little Fransham 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
Little Fransham 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 1451439). 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. DESCRIPTION: Little Fransham War Memorial is located in the churchyard to the south-west of the entrance to the Grade I-listed Church of St Mary. It stands within a square paved area adjacent to the main path. It is of limestone and takes the form of an obelisk with moulded foot, rising from a tapering, four-sided plinth surmounting a three-stepped base. The plinth carries the inscriptions and names in incised lettering. The principal inscription is to the south face and reads, TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (5 NAMES). The east face carries the Second World War dedication, 1939 – 1945./ THANKS BE TO GOD/ FOR THE SAFE RETURN/ OF ALL WHO SERVED/ FROM THIS PLACE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Fransham War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker within the village.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6747, 0.8117
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Fransham
- Postcode
- NR19 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479148 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Fransham War Memorial?
- Little Fransham War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR19 2JH), in the parish of Fransham.
- Is Little Fransham War Memorial a listed building?
- Little Fransham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Little Fransham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Little Fransham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Fransham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR19 2JH. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.