Memorials & monuments · East of England
Blakeney War Memorial
In or near Blakeney.
Blakeney 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
- Nearest railway station
- Holt · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blakeney War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Holt, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR25 7NZ. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Blakeney 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 1440867). 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 World War memorial, unveiled and dedicated in 1921, with Second World War additions. The inscription tablets were renewed in the 1990s. MATERIALS: of brick and flint with marble inscription tablets. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands on the south side of New Road and takes the form of a tall, rectangular pedestal set upon a terracotta tiled plinth of two steps. At the head is a triangular pediment. The First World War dedicatory inscription panel is set within a round-headed niche and reads: THESE / COTTAGES / ARE ERECTED IN / GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE / BLAKENEY MEN WHO GAVE / THEIR LIVES IN THE WAR / 1914 - 1918 [Names]. At the foot of the pedestal is a small marble tablet inscribed: AND THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Names]. Attached to each side of the pedestal are low, curving, flint walls with brick coping, plinths and square end piers. Standing c12m to the rear of the memorial are the Memorial Cottages, a pair of semi-detached bungalows which were built as part of the parish's commemorative scheme to honour the war dead. The cottages are not of special interest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wiveton Downs SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Norfolk Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
- Ramsar wetland: North Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blakeney War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of remembrance in the community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9514, 1.0203
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Blakeney
- Postcode
- NR25 7NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Holt — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478242 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blakeney War Memorial?
- Blakeney War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR25 7NZ), in the parish of Blakeney.
- What is Blakeney War Memorial?
- Blakeney War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blakeney War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Holt, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR25 7NZ.
- Is Blakeney War Memorial a listed building?
- Blakeney War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Blakeney War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Blakeney War Memorial is part of the Wiveton Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Norfolk Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Blakeney War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Blakeney War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blakeney War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Holt, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR25 7NZ.