Memorials & monuments · East of England
Brooke War Memorial
In or near Yelverton.
Brooke War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Helen Steed — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Buckenham · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Brooke War Memorial, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Buckenham, which is 8.4 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is NR15 1JX. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Brooke 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 1442159). 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 Brooke War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Peter, The Street, Brooke, South Norfolk. It is prominently situated to the S side of the church by the churchyard path. It comprises a stone floriated cross on a tall octagonal shaft with moulded collar, set onto a square-section corniced plinth bearing inscriptions. The whole is set upon a moulded square-section base. The inscription is incised and on the front (S) face of the plinth reads TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN/ HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THOSE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The names of those of fell in the First World War appear on the E and W faces of the plinth. To the rear the inscription reads 1939 – 45/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Brooke War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It serves as a notable historical landmark within the village of Brooke.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5453, 1.3816
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Brooke
- Postcode
- NR15 1JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Buckenham — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478426 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brooke War Memorial?
- Brooke War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR15 1JX), in the parish of Brooke.
- What is Brooke War Memorial?
- Brooke War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brooke War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Buckenham, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR15 1JX.
- Is Brooke War Memorial a listed building?
- Brooke War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Brooke War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Brooke War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brooke War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR15 1JX. It sits within the South Norfolk parliamentary constituency.