Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Little Walsingham War Memorial
Little Walsingham 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
Little Walsingham 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 1465658). 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 A First World War memorial dating from around 1920, altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS AND PLAN: the memorial is constructed of stone and is located at the junction of Knight Street and Guild Street DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands at about five metres tall and comprises of a wheel head stone cross on a slender, tapering shaft with a collar at the top and moulded base. This stands on an octagonal plinth, also moulded, on a three-stepped octagonal base. The plinth bears the inscriptions which read: TO THE HONOUR OF/ GOD OUR PRESERVER/ AND IN GRATEFUL/ REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN OF/ LITTLE WALSINGHAM/ AND EGMERE/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ (NAMES)/ THIS INSCRIPTION/ COMMEMORATES/ (NAMES)/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN/ THE 1939 - 45 WAR/ THE MEMORIAL/ RECREATION GROUND/ IN WELLS ROAD/ WALSINGHAM/ IS IN THEIR HONOUR/ AND IN GRATITUDE/ TO ALL WHO/ CONTRIBUTED TO/ VICTORY.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Walsingham War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. 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
- 52.8958, 0.8753
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Walsingham
- Postcode
- NR22 6BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Phone
- +44 1328 820510
- Official site
- www.walsinghamabbey.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q97324745 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Walsingham War Memorial?
- Little Walsingham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR22 6BU), in the parish of Walsingham.
- Is Little Walsingham War Memorial a listed building?
- Little Walsingham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Little Walsingham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Little Walsingham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Walsingham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR22 6BU. It sits within the Broadland and Fakenham parliamentary constituency.