Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Wighton War Memorial
Wighton 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
Wighton 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 1466179). 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 with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: constructed of stone with iron railings set within a concrete base. DESCRIPTION: comprising an elaborate floriated cross with a diamond-shaped piercing through its centre, on a tapering four-sided shaft with a sword of sacrifice carved in relief to the front face. The shaft stands on a square plinth with a moulded cap and foot on a two-stepped base. The plinth bears inscriptions carved in relief and reads: IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918// 1915/ (NAMES)// 1916 - 17/ (NAMES)// 1918/ (NAMES)// 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES). The cross stands within an enclosure with decorative iron railings set in a concrete base.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wighton War Memorial is a memorial located in the East Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9218, 0.8842
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Wighton
- Postcode
- NR23 1AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q97362691 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wighton War Memorial?
- Wighton War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR23 1AL), in the parish of Wighton.
- Is Wighton War Memorial a listed building?
- Wighton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wighton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wighton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wighton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR23 1AL. It sits within the North Norfolk parliamentary constituency.