Memorials & monuments · East of England
Stokesby with Herringby War Memorial
Stokesby with Herringby 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
Stokesby with Herringby 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 1456655). 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, erected around 1920, with Second World War additions. DESCRIPTION: Stokesby with Herringby War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Andrew’s Church, Filby Road, Stokesby, Norfolk. It comprises a tall pillar with hipped cap, rusticated dressing to the sides, and relief carvings of a cross, sword, foliage, and the national flowers, as well as First World War inscriptions to the face. This elevated onto a stone base bearing the Second World War inscriptions, on a concrete foundation. The inscription is incised and reads: THIS MEMORIAL/ WAS ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF/ STOKESBY WITH HERRINGBY/ IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING/ BRAVE MEN WHO SACRIFICED THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A/ MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS/ ALSO OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stokesby with Herringby 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 local remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6381, 1.5985
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- Stokesby with Herringby
- Postcode
- NR29 3ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479670 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stokesby with Herringby War Memorial?
- Stokesby with Herringby War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR29 3ET), in the parish of Stokesby with Herringby.
- Is Stokesby with Herringby War Memorial a listed building?
- Stokesby with Herringby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stokesby with Herringby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stokesby with Herringby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stokesby with Herringby War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR29 3ET. It sits within the Great Yarmouth parliamentary constituency.