Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial at Church of St Botolph, Barford
War Memorial at Church of St Botolph, Barford — 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
War Memorial at Church of St Botolph, Barford is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1446034). 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 War memorial in the churchyard of the Church of St Botolph, Barford, by C Mailes and Son. Early C20. Date of erection and dedication unknown. MATERIALS: Grey Cornish Granite. PLAN: square in plan. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Botolph and comprises a rough-hewn Celtic wheeled cross on a large tapering square plinth with two bands of moulded decoration at its top. The First World War dedication is inscribed on the front face of the plinth in black lettering with the names of the nine men of Barford who lost their lives in this war listed below in two columns. The Second World War dedication is inscribed on the right face of the plinth. The inscription on the front face of the plinth simply reads 1914-1919/ BARFORDS TRIBUTE OF GRATITUDE/ (NAMES). The inscription to the right is 1939-1945/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial at the Church of St Botolph in Barford, East of England, is a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6286, 1.1117
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Barford
- Postcode
- NR9 4AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478748 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial at Church of St Botolph, Barford?
- War Memorial at Church of St Botolph, Barford is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR9 4AU), in the parish of Barford.
- Is War Memorial at Church of St Botolph, Barford a listed building?
- War Memorial at Church of St Botolph, Barford is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial at Church of St Botolph, Barford free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial at Church of St Botolph, Barford is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial at Church of St Botolph, Barford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR9 4AU. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.