Memorials & monuments · East of England
Banningham War Memorial
In or near Blickling.
Banningham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, 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
- Aylsham · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Banningham War Memorial is located in North Norfolk, postcode NR11 7DY. The nearest railway station is Aylsham, which is 3.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Banningham 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 1442367). 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: limestone. DESCRIPTION: Banningham War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Botolph’s, Colby Road, Banningham. It is prominently situated in the churchyard, visible from the road through the village by the north-east corner of the church. The memorial comprises a foliate Latin cross on a moulded plinth with a three-stepped base. The upper two steps of the base have an upper lip. It has incised inscriptions to the plinth and upper step. The inscription is incised and reads: (to the plinth) 1914 – 1919/ (below this, to the upper step:) TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF BANNINGHAM/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR/ (to the left side of the upper step:) (four First World War names, A-N), (to the right side of the upper step:) (four First World War names, P-S). 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.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Banningham War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8169, 1.2869
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Colby
- Postcode
- NR11 7DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Aylsham — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478460 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banningham War Memorial?
- Banningham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR11 7DY), in the parish of Colby.
- What is Banningham War Memorial?
- Banningham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Banningham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR11 7DY.
- Is Banningham War Memorial a listed building?
- Banningham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Banningham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Banningham War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Banningham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Banningham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Banningham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Aylsham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR11 7DY.