Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
West Somerton War Memorial
West Somerton 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
West Somerton 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 1465461). 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 A First World War memorial, erected in around 1920; altered after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Granite. DESCRIPTION: West Somerton War Memorial is located at a road junction on the corner on a rise of ground. It comprises a chamfered octagonal pillar supporting a sculpted, sleeping lion. The pillar stands on an octagonal plinth with a moulded top lip and a rough-hewn octagonal tier base. The front (north-east) face of the pillar carries the inscription: IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / EAST AND WEST SOMERTON / WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT / WAR FOR LIBERTY 1914 1919 / THE FOLLOWING GAVE THEIR LIVES with the names of the 15 fallen below. Below this is inscribed “WHO WOULD TRUE VALOUR SEE / LET HIM COME HITHER". On the north-west face of the memorial is the inscription IN THE / 1939 - 1945 / WAR followed by one name, and below MADE THE / SUPREME / SACRIFICE followed by the name of the second parishioner who fell in that conflict.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Somerton War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates the local casualties of war, serving as a significant historical landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7184, 1.6610
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- Somerton
- Postcode
- NR29 4DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q66672664 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Somerton War Memorial?
- West Somerton War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR29 4DR), in the parish of Somerton.
- Is West Somerton War Memorial a listed building?
- West Somerton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Somerton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Somerton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Somerton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR29 4DR. It sits within the Great Yarmouth parliamentary constituency.