Memorials & monuments · East of England
Tivetshall St Mary War Memorial
Tivetshall St Mary 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
Tivetshall St Mary 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 1456666). 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 around 1920. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: Tivetshall St Mary War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the ruined Church of St Mary, Gissing Road, Tivetshall St Mary, Norfolk. It is prominently situated in the churchyard overlooking the fields across the road, and close to the ruined remains of the church. It is approximately 2.5m tall and comprises a floriated cross supported by a four-sided pedestal with a deeply moulded cornice including carved motifs, on a two-tiered base. The pedestal bears the inscriptions in incised lettering. The whole stands on a foundation of slabs. The inscription is incised and blacked and reads IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ TIVETSHALL ST MARY/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR/ LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HAS NO MAN/ THAT THIS, THAT A MAN LAY/ DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS./ R.I.P.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tivetshall St Mary War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of wartime contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4272, 1.1847
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Tivetshall
- Postcode
- NR15 2DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Official site
- www.heritage.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479672 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tivetshall St Mary War Memorial?
- Tivetshall St Mary War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR15 2DF), in the parish of Tivetshall.
- Is Tivetshall St Mary War Memorial a listed building?
- Tivetshall St Mary War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tivetshall St Mary War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tivetshall St Mary War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tivetshall St Mary War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR15 2DF. It sits within the Waveney Valley parliamentary constituency.