Memorials & monuments · East of England
Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial
In or near Wendling.
Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beeston-next-Mileham 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 1442074). 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 Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary. It comprises a stone wheel-head cross on a tapering plinth with a single-stepped, square-section base. The front of the plinth bears the inscription, which reads: IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF/ (9 NAMES)/ WHO IN THE GREAT WAR MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/ 1914 – 1918/ THEIR BODIES REST IN PEACE BUT THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Nar SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7024, 0.8021
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Beeston with Bittering
- Postcode
- PE32 2LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478412 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial?
- Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2LY), in the parish of Beeston with Bittering.
- What is Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial?
- Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE32 2LY.
- Is Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial a listed building?
- Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Nar SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beeston-next-Mileham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2LY. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.