Memorials & monuments · East of England
Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial
In or near Great Massingham.
Castle Acre and Newton 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Acre and Newton 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 1440879). 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: rough-hewn granite. DESCRIPTION: Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial is located within the churchyard of St James the Great Church. It consists of a wheel-head cross with a Sword of Sacrifice carved in relief on its front face. The cross is set upon a tapering shaft which rises from a trapezoid-shaped plinth. The whole stands on a two-stepped base. The plinth of the memorial has had smooth granite plaques attached to it at a later date. The plaques carry the names of the fallen from the First World War. That on the front face reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF CASTLE ACRE/ AND NEWTON/ WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 – 1918 1939 – 1945. Underneath is 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Castle Acre is a historic village in Norfolk featuring a well-preserved Norman castle and Bailey Gate. Visitors can explore the castle's impressive earthworks and the surrounding area, which includes a parish church and the nearby Castle Acre Priory.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Nar SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7030, 0.6865
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Castle Acre
- Postcode
- PE32 2AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478247 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial?
- Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2AE), in the parish of Castle Acre.
- What is Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial?
- Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE32 2AE.
- Is Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial a listed building?
- Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial is part of the River Nar SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castle Acre and Newton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2AE. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.