Memorials & monuments · East of England
Thorpe Hamlet War Memorial
Thorpe Hamlet 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
Thorpe Hamlet 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 1454118). 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 A First World War memorial of 1921, prominently sited to the east side of the present St Matthew's Church. The memorial is built of stone and marble, and, when relocated, was erected upon a brick-edged platform. The memorial takes the form of a wheel-head cross with ornate foliate lopes attached to the four quarters of the wheel, on a tapering octagonal shaft with moulded collar and foot, atop a four-sided plinth with chamfered corners and edges, on a three-tiered base. The plinth bears the inscription in incised and blacked lettering. It reads : 1914 - 1919/ YOU LIVE FOR ENGLAND/ WE FOR ENGLAND DIED// (NAMES)// (NAMES)// (NAMES)// IN THANKSGIVING FOR THESE AND ALL MEN AND WOMEN/ OF THORPE HAMLET WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorpe Hamlet War Memorial is a commemorative structure located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6311, 1.3137
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Norwich
- Parish
- Norwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR1 4JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Norwich South
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479458 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorpe Hamlet War Memorial?
- Thorpe Hamlet War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR1 4JA), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.
- Is Thorpe Hamlet War Memorial a listed building?
- Thorpe Hamlet War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thorpe Hamlet War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Thorpe Hamlet War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thorpe Hamlet War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR1 4JA. It sits within the Norwich South parliamentary constituency.