Memorials & monuments · East of England
Briston War Memorial
In or near Briston.
Briston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, 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
- Holt · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Briston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Holt, which is 7.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR24 2LY, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Briston 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 1442122). 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 Briston War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of All Saints, Church Street, Briston, Norfolk. It is prominently situated beside the path leading through the churchyard. It comprises a Latin stone cross with fine Sword of Sacrifice carved in relief, as well as a wreath carved around the cross head. It is set upon a double, four-sided plinth with chamfered corners, on a single-stepped base. The plinth bears inscriptions carved in relief which read IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF BRISTON/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 1919/ (NAMES)// THEIR NAME LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE// 1939 1945/ (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, 5 June 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Briston War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8510, 1.0614
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Briston
- Postcode
- NR24 2LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Holt — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478421 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Briston War Memorial?
- Briston War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR24 2LY), in the parish of Briston.
- What is Briston War Memorial?
- Briston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Briston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Holt, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR24 2LY.
- Is Briston War Memorial a listed building?
- Briston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Briston War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Briston War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Briston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Briston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Briston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Holt, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR24 2LY.