Memorials & monuments · East of England
Besthorpe War Memorial
In or near Great Ellingham.
Besthorpe 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
- Attleborough · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Besthorpe War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Attleborough, located 1.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is NR17 2LJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Besthorpe 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 1442377). 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 Besthorpe War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of All Saints, Bunwell Road, Besthorpe, Norfolk. It comprises a stone wheel-head cross on a tapering plinth with a two-stepped square-section base. The plinth bears an inscription in incised lettering but this is difficult to read. The inscription reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE BRAVE MEN OF BESTHORPE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES). This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Besthorpe War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5191, 1.0428
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Besthorpe
- Postcode
- NR17 2LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Attleborough — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478463 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Besthorpe War Memorial?
- Besthorpe War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR17 2LJ), in the parish of Besthorpe.
- What is Besthorpe War Memorial?
- Besthorpe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Besthorpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Attleborough, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR17 2LJ.
- Is Besthorpe War Memorial a listed building?
- Besthorpe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Besthorpe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Besthorpe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Besthorpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Attleborough, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR17 2LJ.