Memorials & monuments · East of England
Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial
In or near Coltishall.
Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Nick Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Coltishall · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Coltishall, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR12 7DQ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Coltishall and Hautbois 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 1442412). 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: Hopton Wood stone. DESCRIPTION: Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial is located on a roadside, grassed bank, opposite Willow Cottages, High Street (B1150), Coltishall. It is prominently situated at the top of the bank, facing the High Street and approached by steps. The memorial comprises a c 4.8m high Celtic cross on a tapering shaft that is octagonal throughout most of its length but terminates with four sides at the bottom. The shaft joins a four-sided square plinth bearing inscriptions, below which is a three-stepped octagonal base. The Second World War names were added around the middle step of the base. The inscription is incised and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ COLTISHALL & HAUTBOIS/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR KING & COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918// (NAMES)// 1939 – 1945// (NAMES).
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
Coltishall and Hautbois 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
- 52.7291, 1.3576
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Coltishall
- Postcode
- NR12 7DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Nearest railway station
- Coltishall — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478473 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial?
- Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR12 7DQ), in the parish of Coltishall.
- What is Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial?
- Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Coltishall, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR12 7DQ.
- Is Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial a listed building?
- Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coltishall and Hautbois War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Coltishall, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12 7DQ.