Memorials & monuments · South East England
Norton St Philip War Memorial
Norton St Philip War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Norton St Philip War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442446). 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 1920, altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS The memorial is constructed from granite. DESCRIPTION The memorial is approximately 3.6 metres high and takes the form of a wheel cross set on a tapering shaft. This stands atop a rough-hewn base, which has granite blocks placed around it. The shaft is inscribed: TO/ THE GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 21 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Norton St Philip War Memorial is located in South-East England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the village's historical significance and remembrance practices.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3001, -2.3284
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Norton St Philip
- Postcode
- BA2 7LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Official site
- www.georgeinnnsp.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478479 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norton St Philip War Memorial?
- Norton St Philip War Memorial is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7LU), in the parish of Norton St Philip.
- Is Norton St Philip War Memorial a listed building?
- Norton St Philip War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Norton St Philip War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Norton St Philip War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Norton St Philip War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7LU. It sits within the Frome and East Somerset parliamentary constituency.