Memorials & monuments · East of England
Barnham Cross
In or near Barnham.
Barnham Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Stuart Shepherd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Barnham Cross, the nearest railway station is Thetford, located 2.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP24 2HZ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Barnham Cross is a public memorial in Suffolk, East of England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area IP24.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Barnhamcross Common SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Barnham Cross Common is a 69.1-hectare (171-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the southern outskirts of Thetford in Norfolk, England. It is owned by Thetford Town Council and is registered common land. It is also a Local Nature Reserve and a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade 1. It is part of the Breckland Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area. This grassland and heath common has diverse habitats and a rich flora, including several nationally rare plants. There are nearly a hundred species of birds, including sixty which breed on the site, and a wide range of invertebrates. The common is open to the public. Part of the land designated as Barnham Cross Common SSSI is owned by the Ministry of Defence.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.3952, 0.7400
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Barnham
- Postcode
- IP24 2HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: n1960331074 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Barnham Cross Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Boundary Post
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Bronze Age Pottery
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Nunnery Gateway
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Nunnery Gateway
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Nunnery Arch
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
The Nunnery
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Thetford Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.5 km
The Forgotten Soldiers
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Thetford Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.7 km
Nuns' Bridge South
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Nunn's Bridges
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Barnham
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Boundary Post
Boundary Post is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Bronze Age Pottery
Bronze Age Pottery — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Nunnery Gateway
Nunnery Gateway — a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Nunnery Gateway
Nunnery Gateway — archaeological in england east.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Nunnery Arch
Nunnery Arch — a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
The Nunnery
The Nunnery — house in Thetford, Breckland, Norfolk England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Barnham Cross
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · East of England
The Thomas Paine Hotel
The Thomas Paine Hotel — a hotel in england east.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Poppyfields
Poppyfields — a caravan park in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Two Mile Bottom Scout and Guide Camp Site
Two Mile Bottom Scout and Guide Camp Site — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Escape Pods
Escape Pods — a campsite in england east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House
Old Mill Public House, Rudolph's Nite Spot And Old Mill Pizza House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Wong's Taste of China
Wong's Taste of China — a restaurant in england east.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Railway Public House
The Railway Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Old Woolpack Public House
The Old Woolpack Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Three Kings Public House And Attached House Stable Block
Three Kings Public House And Attached House Stable Block in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Linden Tree Public House
The Linden Tree Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ailesbury Mausoleum
Ailesbury Mausoleum is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Archie F. Daniels Memorial
Archie F. Daniels Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Barnwell War Memorial
Barnwell War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnham Cross?
- Barnham Cross is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 2HZ), in the parish of Barnham.
- What is Barnham Cross?
- Barnham Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnham Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 2HZ.
- Is Barnham Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Barnham Cross is part of the Barnhamcross Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Barnham Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Barnham Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barnham Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 2HZ.