Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Swanton Morley War Memorial
Swanton Morley 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
Swanton Morley 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 1453990). 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: stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located in the churchyard of the Grade I listed All Saints Church. It comprises a stone wheel-head cross on a tapering plinth with moulded cap, on a single-stepped base. The plinth bears the following inscriptions in incised lettering: IN HONOUR OF CHRIST CRUCIFIED/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR KING AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE// (NAMES)// (NAMES)/ 1939 – 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swanton Morley 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 and respect for the fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7161, 0.9882
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Swanton Morley
- Postcode
- NR20 4PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479443 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swanton Morley War Memorial?
- Swanton Morley War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 4PB), in the parish of Swanton Morley.
- Is Swanton Morley War Memorial a listed building?
- Swanton Morley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swanton Morley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Swanton Morley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swanton Morley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 4PB. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.