Memorials & monuments · East of England
Thurne War Memorial
Thurne 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
Thurne 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 1456089). 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, 1920, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: grey granite DESCRIPTION: Thurne War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Edmund, Church Road, Thurne, Norfolk. It is prominently situated in the south-east corner of the churchyard, facing the road and revealed by a gap created in the churchyard wall. It comprises a rough-hewn wheel-head cross on a plinth with two-stepped base. The plinth bears the First World War inscription. The Second World War inscriptions were added to a separate granite slab placed at the foot of the cross. The inscription reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THESE/ PARISHES WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR US IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ 1939 – 45/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thurne War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The memorial is a notable example of commemorative architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6846, 1.5573
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- Thurne
- Postcode
- NR29 3BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479632 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thurne War Memorial?
- Thurne War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR29 3BT), in the parish of Thurne.
- Is Thurne War Memorial a listed building?
- Thurne War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thurne War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Thurne War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thurne War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR29 3BT. It sits within the Great Yarmouth parliamentary constituency.