Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Weasenham War Memorial
Weasenham 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
Weasenham 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 1454124). 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 addition. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is square in plan, constructed of grey granite, and takes the form of a plain cross on a tapered plinth and three-stepped base. The front (north-east) elevation of the plinth is inscribed: ‘TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE / MEN OF WEASENHAM WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918 / THEY DIED NOBLY GIVING THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR / KING AND COUNTRY / MAY THEIR NAMES NEVER BE FORGOTTEN/ (13 NAMES)’. The top step of the base is inscribed: ‘THE WORLD WAR / 1939 – 1945’ and the name of one member of the community who fell in the Second World War. The memorial stands in a prominent location at the corner of Massingham Road and School Road in Weasenham.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Weasenham War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7645, 0.7431
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Weasenham St. Peter
- Postcode
- PE32 2FX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Official site
- weasenhamparishcouncil.norfolkparishes.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479460 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weasenham War Memorial?
- Weasenham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2FX), in the parish of Weasenham St. Peter.
- Is Weasenham War Memorial a listed building?
- Weasenham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Weasenham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Weasenham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weasenham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2FX. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.