Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk
In or near Bacton.
Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk — 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
- Nearest railway station
- North Walsham · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bacton War Memorial in Norfolk, the nearest railway station is North Walsham, located 6.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1442366). 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: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Bacton War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Andrew, Church Lane, Bacton, Norfolk. It comprises a wheel-head cross on a tapering plinth with a single-stepped granite base. It has a cast bronze plaque to the front of the plinth bearing the principal inscription and names in relief. The inscription reads IN PROUD AND LOVING/ MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ 1914 – 1918. 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, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bacton War Memorial is located in Norfolk, in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's historical significance and remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8502, 1.4674
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Bacton
- Postcode
- NR12 0JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- North Walsham — 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478458 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk?
- Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR12 0JW), in the parish of Bacton.
- What is Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk?
- Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk?
- The nearest railway station is North Walsham, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR12 0JW.
- Is Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk a listed building?
- Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk a protected site?
- Yes — Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk free to visit?
- Yes, Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bacton War Memorial, Norfolk?
- The nearest railway station is North Walsham, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12 0JW.