Memorials & monuments · East of England
Banham War Memorial
In or near Old Buckenham.
Banham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Eccles Road · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Banham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Eccles Road, located 5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR16 2AA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Banham 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 1448378). 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 and Second World War memorial. Erected around 1920 with the names of the Fallen of the Second World War added after 1945. MATERIALS: carved in Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: Banham war memorial is located on the Green near to St Mary’s Church, Banham, Norfolk. It is prominently situated in an open grassed area in the heart of the village. It comprises a Latin head cross of sacrifice with a downturned bronze sword to the face (similar to Sir Reginald Blomefield’s Cross of Sacrifice), on an octagonal shaft with moulded foot. The cross sits on an octagonal plinth atop a three-stepped octagonal base. Plaques bearing the inscription and Roll of Honour have been added recently. INSCRIPTION: the plinth is inscribed: IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO / FOUGHT IN A NOBLE CAUSE / THEY DIED THAT ENGLAND / MIGHT LIVE / A.D. 1914 – 1919 // (NAMES) // 1939 – 1945 / (NAMES). 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, 22 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Banham War Memorial is located in Banham, East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4526, 1.0366
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Banham
- Postcode
- NR16 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Eccles Road — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478884 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banham War Memorial?
- Banham War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR16 2AA), in the parish of Banham.
- What is Banham War Memorial?
- Banham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Banham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Eccles Road, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR16 2AA.
- Is Banham War Memorial a listed building?
- Banham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Banham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Banham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Banham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Eccles Road, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR16 2AA.