Memorials & monuments · East of England
Burnham Thorpe War Memorial
In or near Burnham Thorpe.
Burnham Thorpe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Burnham Thorpe War Memorial is located in Norfolk, postcode PE31 8HL. The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, approximately 7.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Burnham Thorpe 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 1441781). 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: limestone. DESCRIPTION: Burnham Thorpe War Memorial is located within the churchyard of the Church of All Saints. It consists of a tall Latin cross on a tapering octagonal shaft with a carved collar. The shaft rises from an octagonal plinth with a moulded base. The memorial is set upon a two-stepped base and stands some 3.6m high. A raised inscription in ornate medieval-style script runs around the top of plinth which reads SONS OF/ THIS PLACE/ LET THIS/ OF YOU BE/ SAID THAT/ YOU WHO/ LIVE ARE/ WORTHY OF/ YOUR DEAD. Below this are the names of the fallen in incised black-painted plainer lettering followed by their regiment and date of death. There is also a band of carved crosses, one under each name. A further inscription in black-painted incised medieval-style script runs around the moulded base of the plinth LOOKING/ INTO/ JESUS/ THE/ CAPTAIN/ AND/ PERFECTER/ OF OUR/ FAITH.
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
Burnham Thorpe War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of the area. The memorial is an important local landmark, recognised for its architectural and cultural value.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9413, 0.7546
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Burnham Thorpe
- Postcode
- PE31 8HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478376 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnham Thorpe War Memorial?
- Burnham Thorpe War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE31 8HL), in the parish of Burnham Thorpe.
- What is Burnham Thorpe War Memorial?
- Burnham Thorpe War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burnham Thorpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE31 8HL.
- Is Burnham Thorpe War Memorial a listed building?
- Burnham Thorpe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Burnham Thorpe War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Burnham Thorpe War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Burnham Thorpe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Burnham Thorpe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burnham Thorpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE31 8HL.