Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Snettisham War Memorial
Snettisham 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
Snettisham 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 1456813). 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, approximately 1920. MATERIALS: Portland stone; Snettisham carrstone. DESCRIPTION: Snettisham War Memorial is located at the roadside along the Lynn Road (B1440), where there is a triangular junction of Lynn Road, Hall Road and Old Church Road, Snettisham, Norfolk. It comprises a Portland stone Celtic wheel-head cross atop a wide, tapering shaft, beneath which is a tall plinth with deeply corniced upper section and moulded foot. Beneath this is a three-tiered base of carrstone blocks and brick. The whole is enclosed by metal railings. The plinth bears the inscriptions and names in incised lettering. The inscription reads THIS/ MONUMENT WAS ERECTED/ BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTIONS/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 – 1918/ AND/ 1939 – 1945// (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Snettisham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance. The memorial is notable for its design and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8792, 0.5028
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Snettisham
- Postcode
- PE31 7LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479683 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Snettisham War Memorial?
- Snettisham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE31 7LP), in the parish of Snettisham.
- Is Snettisham War Memorial a listed building?
- Snettisham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Snettisham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Snettisham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Snettisham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE31 7LP. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.