Memorials & monuments · East of England
Thuxton with Garvestone War Memorial
Thuxton with Garvestone War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thuxton with Garvestone 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 1464649). 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 in approximately 1919. MATERIALS: constructed from granite. PLAN: located at the entrance to St Margaret’s Churchyard. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a roughly-hewn Latin cross with an incised head and a tapering shaft, mounted on a simple square plinth and standing on a raised bed. The shaft and plinth, which are finely-hewn, bear the inscriptions in incised and black-painted lettering: IN / THANKFUL / COMMEMORATION / OF THE PEACE 1919 / AND IN GRATEFUL / REMEMBRANCE OF / THESE OUR BROTHERS / OF THUXTON WITH / GARVESTON WHO / GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR / RIGHT AND HONOUR / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1919 / (NAMES). The plinth reads: ‘1939 – 1945’ followed by the names of the five who died in the conflict.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thuxton with Garvestone War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6265, 0.9888
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Garvestone, Reymerston and Thuxton
- Postcode
- NR9 4AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Official site
- www.breckland-rollofhonour.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q97324476 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thuxton with Garvestone War Memorial?
- Thuxton with Garvestone War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR9 4AD), in the parish of Garvestone, Reymerston and Thuxton.
- Is Thuxton with Garvestone War Memorial a listed building?
- Thuxton with Garvestone War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thuxton with Garvestone War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Thuxton with Garvestone War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thuxton with Garvestone War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR9 4AD. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.