Memorials & monuments · London
West Dereham War Memorial
West Dereham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Dereham War Memorial is a public memorial in Norfolk, London, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 6.6 km away. Postcode area PE33.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial. Erected between 1919 and 1939. Architect unknown. MATERIALS: carved in granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial in West Dereham comprises a Celtic cross, with a longsword carved in relief (point downwards), on top of a low, rough-hewn plinth. The plinth sits on one granite step, itself set on one step of granite setts. The memorial sits within an enclosure formed of a low iron railing set into four granite corner posts. The entire enclosure sits on a platform of granite setts and concrete. The base of the cross is inscribed in leaded letters GREAT WAR. / 1914 – 1919. / SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF THE / GALLANT FALLEN / FROM THIS PARISH. The plinth below is inscribed with the names of the Fallen, in two columns separated by a cross. A polished granite slab inscribed 1939 – 1945 / NAMES commemorates the Fallen in the Second World War. The granite slab appears to rest against the rest of the monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The West Dereham War Memorial is located in the parish of West Dereham, Norfolk. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, representing the local community's remembrance. It is situated within the London region, specifically in postcode PE33.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5911, 0.4607
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- West Dereham
- Postcode
- PE33 9TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: n13625123902 (ODbL)
- commons: St Andrew's church - war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 1637040.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Dereham War Memorial?
- West Dereham War Memorial is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE33 9TP), in the parish of West Dereham.
- Is West Dereham War Memorial a listed building?
- West Dereham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Dereham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Dereham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Dereham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE33 9TP.