Memorials & monuments · East of England
Toft Monks War Memorial
Toft Monks 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
Toft Monks 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 1456670). 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, around 1920. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Toft Monks War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Margaret, Pound Lane, Toft Monks, Norfolk. It is prominently situated in the north part of the churchyard, between the road and the church building, facing the road. It comprises a rough-hewn wheel-head cross on a tapering four-sided plinth with single-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering. The inscription reads TO/ THOSE WHO DIED/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918// (NAMES)// (NAMES)// LEST WE FORGET/ 1939 – 45/ THESE WERE THEY/ WHO STROVE TO SET THE NATIONS FREE/ NOT ONLY FROM THE SWORD’S BRUTE SWAY/ BUT FROM THE SPIRIT’S SLAVERY/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Toft Monks War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East of England. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in conflict. The structure reflects the historical significance of remembrance in the community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5014, 1.5734
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Toft Monks
- Postcode
- NR34 0ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479673 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Toft Monks War Memorial?
- Toft Monks War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 0ES), in the parish of Toft Monks.
- Is Toft Monks War Memorial a listed building?
- Toft Monks War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Toft Monks War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Toft Monks War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Toft Monks War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 0ES. It sits within the South Norfolk parliamentary constituency.