Memorials & monuments · East of England
Pentney War Memorial
Pentney 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
Pentney 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 1455542). 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 The granite war memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary Magdalene (Grade I-listed). It is prominently situated by the churchyard path near to the church porch. The memorial comprises a wheel-head cross standing on a tapering plinth with a single-stepped base. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the plinth reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS/ PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING/ AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ (7 NAMES). The Second World War names were recorded on a granite slab placed at the foot of the memorial, the inscription reading THIS STONE COMMEMORATES THOSE OF/ THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ 1939-1945 WAR/ (3 NAMES). The memorial is enclosed by a low granite kerb.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pentney War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is recognised as a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflict. The memorial stands as a notable landmark in the village of Pentney.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6950, 0.5449
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Pentney
- Postcode
- PE32 1GH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479594 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pentney War Memorial?
- Pentney War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 1GH), in the parish of Pentney.
- Is Pentney War Memorial a listed building?
- Pentney War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pentney War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Pentney War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pentney War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 1GH. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.