Where is Brisley War Memorial?

Brisley War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 5AA), in the parish of Brisley.

How do I get to Brisley War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR20 5AA.

Is Brisley War Memorial a listed building?

Brisley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Brisley War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Brisley War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).

Is Brisley War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Brisley War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Brisley War Memorial?

Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 5AA. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Brisley War Memorial

In or near North Elmham.

Free admission

Brisley 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: Dereham · 9.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Brisley War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Dereham, located 9.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR20 5AA, and entry is free.

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Brisley 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 1442158). 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 Brisley War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Bartholomew’s Church, Church Street, Brisley, Norfolk. It is prominently situated by the churchyard path leading to the church entrance. It comprises a Latin stone cross atop a tapering shaft, which stands on a tall plinth with deep, moulded cornice and recessed inscription panels, beneath which is a two-stepped stone base. The plinth carries the inscriptions. The inscription on the front face of the plinth is in incised lettering and reads TO THE GLORY/ OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ BRISLEY MEN/ FALLEN/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ AND/ 1939 – 1945/ THEIR NAME/ LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE/ (NAMES). Two other faces of the plinth also carry the names of the fallen.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Brisley War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial is significant for its historical value and architectural integrity.

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Coordinates: 52.7560, 0.8893
County: Norfolk
District: Breckland
Parish: Brisley
Postcode: NR20 5AA
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Norfolk
Nearest railway station: Dereham — 9.4 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66478425 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brisley War Memorial?: Brisley War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 5AA), in the parish of Brisley.
What is Brisley War Memorial?: Brisley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Brisley War Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR20 5AA.
Is Brisley War Memorial a listed building?: Brisley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Brisley War Memorial a protected site?: Yes — Brisley War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
Is Brisley War Memorial free to visit?: Yes, Brisley War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Brisley War Memorial?: Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 5AA. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.

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