Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ashby St Mary war memorial
In or near Yelverton.
Ashby St Mary war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Helen Steed — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Buckenham · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ashby St Mary war memorial, the nearest railway station is Buckenham, located 4.1 km away. The postcode for the memorial is NR14 7BJ, and entry is free.
About
Ashby St Mary war memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442007). 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, erected c1920, dedicated to the fallen of the First and Second World Wars. The war memorial takes the form of a plain metal Latin cross, standing atop a tall square-plan stone pillar, stone plinth and two-stepped stone base. The plinth bears a recessed panel on its east elevation, with an inserted metal plaque, which reads: ‘TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ (3 NAMES)/ WHO FELL IN BATTLE 1914-8’. A stone tablet was later added to the south elevation of the plinth, and reads, ‘TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF/ (NAME)/ WHO FELL IN BATTLE 1939/1945’. The memorial stands within the churchyard of the Church of St Mary in Ashby St Mary, to the left of the south porch of the church. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 20 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ashby St Mary war memorial is located in the East of England. 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
- 52.5680, 1.4354
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Ashby St. Mary
- Postcode
- NR14 7BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Buckenham — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478403 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashby St Mary war memorial?
- Ashby St Mary war memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR14 7BJ), in the parish of Ashby St. Mary.
- What is Ashby St Mary war memorial?
- Ashby St Mary war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ashby St Mary war memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Buckenham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR14 7BJ.
- Is Ashby St Mary war memorial a listed building?
- Ashby St Mary war memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ashby St Mary war memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ashby St Mary war memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashby St Mary war memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Buckenham, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR14 7BJ.