Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Tittleshall War Memorial
Tittleshall 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
Tittleshall 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 1454113). 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, unveiled in 1920, with later additions. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is rectangular in plan, constructed of grey granite, and takes the form of a Celtic wheeled cross, with a tapered shaft, two-stepped plinth, and rusticated base. The front (north) elevation of the plinth is inscribed ‘FOR THEIR COUNTRY / 1914 – 1919’, followed by the names of 12 of the fallen of the First World War. The dates of the Second World War (1939 – 1945) were later inscribed under, with the name of one local man who fell in the war. The west elevation of the plinth is inscribed ‘AFGHANISTAN’, with the name of one local man who fell in war in 2008. The memorial is bounded by gravel, and eight low timber posts arranged in a rectangular-plan, linked by a metal chain. The memorial stands in a prominent location at the junction of Fakenham Road and Heath Lane.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tittleshall War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7508, 0.7979
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Tittleshall
- Postcode
- PE32 2PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479455 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tittleshall War Memorial?
- Tittleshall War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2PE), in the parish of Tittleshall.
- Is Tittleshall War Memorial a listed building?
- Tittleshall War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tittleshall War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tittleshall War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tittleshall War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2PE. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.