Memorials & monuments · East of England
Shelton and Hardwick War Memorial
Shelton and Hardwick 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
Shelton and Hardwick 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 1457034). 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 stone memorial cross is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary (Grade I-listed). It is prominently situated by the path leading to the church. The memorial comprises a substantial canopied Calvary. The cross shaft, octagonal in section, has a deep, moulded foot standing on a pedestal. The foot of the cross includes a foliage design carved in low relief within a blind arch to the front face. The pedestal is cruciform on plan, standing on a two-stepped octagonal base. The pedestal carries the inscriptions, in incised lettering. The principal dedication reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF/ SHELTON AND HARDWICK/ WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919. The commemorated names are listed on two faces of the pedestal, with THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE to the fourth face.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Shelton and Hardwick War Memorial is located in the East of England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4719, 1.2684
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Shelton and Hardwick
- Postcode
- NR15 2SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479703 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shelton and Hardwick War Memorial?
- Shelton and Hardwick War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR15 2SD), in the parish of Shelton and Hardwick.
- Is Shelton and Hardwick War Memorial a listed building?
- Shelton and Hardwick War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shelton and Hardwick War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shelton and Hardwick War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shelton and Hardwick War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR15 2SD. It sits within the South Norfolk parliamentary constituency.