Memorials & monuments · East of England
Shipdham War Memorial
Shipdham 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
Shipdham 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 1453998). 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 First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: grey Devonshire granite from Dartmoor. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located in the churchyard of the Grade I listed All Saints Church. It consists of a rough-hewn Celtic wheel head cross on a slightly tapering shaft, resting upon a three-tiered octagonal base that bears the inscriptions. The cross head is decorated with carved strapwork and the Crown of Victory at the centre. The memorial is surrounded by eight low granite posts. The inscription is in black-painted relief lettering and reads: THEIR NAME/ LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF SHIPDHAM/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ (NAMES)/ TO/ THE FALLEN/ 8TH BOMBER/ COMMAND/ U.S.A.A.F./ 1939-1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shipdham War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6285, 0.8916
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Shipdham
- Postcode
- IP25 7LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479445 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shipdham War Memorial?
- Shipdham War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP25 7LX), in the parish of Shipdham.
- Is Shipdham War Memorial a listed building?
- Shipdham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shipdham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shipdham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shipdham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP25 7LX. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.