Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Sedgeford War Memorial
Sedgeford 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
Sedgeford 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 1456079). 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 Portland stone war memorial is located on Cole Green at the junctions of the B1454, Docking Road, and Fring Road. It comprises a tall needle, square on plan, standing on a deep, wide, two-stage base, square on plan, bearing the incised inscriptions. The principal dedicatory inscription, to the west face of the lower stage of the base, reads ERECTED IN MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF SEDGEFORD/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ THROUGH DEATH TO VICTORY. Inscribed on the other faces of that stage, the inscription continues FOR KING & COUNTRY // THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE. On the fourth face the later dedication reads 1939 - 1945/ OUR GLORIOUS DEAD/ (6 NAMES). The commemorated First World War names are listed on the faces of the upper stage of the base, recorded with rank and regiment, corps, or service.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sedgeford War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the local community's recognition of sacrifice. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8993, 0.5452
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Sedgeford
- Postcode
- PE36 5LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479630 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sedgeford War Memorial?
- Sedgeford War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE36 5LS), in the parish of Sedgeford.
- Is Sedgeford War Memorial a listed building?
- Sedgeford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sedgeford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sedgeford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sedgeford War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE36 5LS. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.