Memorials & monuments · East of England
Bridgham War Memorial
In or near North Lopham.
Bridgham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Stuart Hodgson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridgham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Harling Road, located 2.9 km away. The memorial is free to enter and is accessible to visitors. You can use the postcode NR16 2RY for sat-nav directions.
About
Bridgham 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 1456189). 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, approximately 1920. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Bridgham War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary, The Street, Bridgham, Norfolk. It is prominently situated by the churchyard path, just to the side of the porch. It comprises a polished grey granite Latin cross upon a three-tiered plinth and simple square base. The faces of the plinth bear the First World War inscription and names in leaded lettering. The inscription reads IN GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF THE/ MEN WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES). Another face of the plinth bears the inscription PALESTINE 1947/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridgham War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4354, 0.8785
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Bridgham
- Postcode
- NR16 2RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479642 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridgham War Memorial?
- Bridgham War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR16 2RY), in the parish of Bridgham.
- What is Bridgham War Memorial?
- Bridgham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridgham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR16 2RY.
- Is Bridgham War Memorial a listed building?
- Bridgham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridgham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Bridgham War Memorial is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridgham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Bridgham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridgham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR16 2RY.