Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial
In or near Wreningham.
Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial, you can take a train to Wymondham station, which is approximately 6.9 km away. The postcode for the memorial is NR14 8EL. Entry is free.
About
Bracon Ash and Hethel 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 1442267). 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: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial is located at the roadside at the junction of B1113 (The Street) and Hawkes Lane, Bracon Ash, South Norfolk. It is prominently situated on a triangular green in front of the village hall. It comprises a granite obelisk of three sections, standing on a square-sectioned rough-hewn plinth that has a dressed cornice and recessed smooth panels bearing blacked leaded inscriptions. This stands on a low, single-step base. The memorial is enclosed by four low, rough-hewn, four-sided grey granite posts which are connected by metal bars. The inscription is in leaded lettering and on the front face reads TO OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ 1914 + 1919. To the right are the names of the fallen of the First World War above the inscription “GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN/ THIS: THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS/ LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS”. To the rear is SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 + 1945/ (NAME). The final side reads (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5536, 1.2178
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Bracon Ash
- Postcode
- NR14 8EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478439 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial?
- Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR14 8EL), in the parish of Bracon Ash.
- What is Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial?
- Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR14 8EL.
- Is Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial a listed building?
- Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bracon Ash and Hethel War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR14 8EL.