Memorials & monuments · East of England
Aylsham War Memorial
In or near Blickling.
Aylsham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aylsham · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aylsham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Aylsham, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR11 6EH. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Aylsham 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 1438872). 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 MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial consists of a wheel-head cross on a moulded tapered square plinth, with two shallow steps at the base. Three sides of the plinth are inscribed in black painted lettering: 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES). The later names have been added to the plinth by the means of a granite plaque which is inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES). 1950 – 1953 KOREAN WAR (NAME). This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Register. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 25 July 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Aylsham War Memorial is part of the Aylsham Heritage Centre, which showcases the town's history and hosts various exhibitions. Visitors can explore the Market Place's significance and participate in guided walks and events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aylsham War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7964, 1.2516
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Aylsham
- Postcode
- NR11 6EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Phone
- 07919962814
- Nearest railway station
- Aylsham — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday - Friday 10.30am - 3.30pm; Saturday 10.30am - 1pm (first Saturday of the month); open from March 4th to November 27th
- Official site
- www.aylshamheritage.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478042 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aylsham War Memorial?
- Aylsham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR11 6EH), in the parish of Aylsham.
- What is Aylsham War Memorial?
- Aylsham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aylsham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR11 6EH.
- Is Aylsham War Memorial a listed building?
- Aylsham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Aylsham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Aylsham War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Aylsham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Aylsham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aylsham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR11 6EH.