Memorials & monuments · East of England
Buxton War Memorial
In or near Brampton.
Buxton 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
- Buxton · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Buxton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Buxton, located just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is NR10 5EZ.
About
Buxton 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 1442069). 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: Portland stone DESCRIPTION: Buxton War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Andrew, Mill Street, Buxton, Norfolk. It is prominently situated in the SW corner of the churchyard, overlooking the junctions of Mill Street, Coltishall Road and Aylsham Road. It comprises a 3.3m high wheel-head cross on an elegant octagonal tapering shaft with moulded base, which stands upon a tapering plinth bearing inscriptions and a two-stepped base below. The inscription is incised and on the front (E) face of the plinth reads IN PROUD AND AFFECTIONATE/ MEMORY OF/ THOSE SONS OF BUXTON/ WHO FOUGHT AND DIED/ FOR THEIR FRIENDS/ THEIR HOMES & THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 – 1919/ 1939 – 1945. The N and S faces read THE GLORIOUS DEAD/ (NAMES). The W face reads THEY SHALL NOT GROW OLD AS WE/ THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD/ AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM/ NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN/ AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN/ AND IN THE MORNING/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
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
Buxton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the town's historical significance in wartime contributions. The memorial stands as a notable landmark within Buxton.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7555, 1.3081
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Buxton with Lammas
- Postcode
- NR10 5EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478409 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buxton War Memorial?
- Buxton War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR10 5EZ), in the parish of Buxton with Lammas.
- What is Buxton War Memorial?
- Buxton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buxton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR10 5EZ.
- Is Buxton War Memorial a listed building?
- Buxton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Buxton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Buxton War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Buxton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Buxton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buxton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR10 5EZ.