Memorials & monuments · East of England
Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial
In or near Garvestone.
Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thuxton · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial, you can take the train to Thuxton station, which is 5.6 km away. The postcode is IP25 7SQ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh 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 1442555). 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: Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church, Shipdham Road, Cranworth. It is prominently situated just inside the churchyard entrance gate, by the path leading to the church. The memorial comprises a stone sculpture of a winged angel in draped robes pointing upwards with her right hand, atop a four-sided pillar with inset marble inscription panels, beneath which is a three-stepped base. The inscription is in leaded lettering and reads: TO/ THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF THE MEN OF/ CRANWORTH, LETTON/ & SOUTHBURGH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919/ (NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN/ THIS, THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE/ FOR HIS FRIENDS// ALSO/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN WHO FELL IN THE/ WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)/ THE MEN WERE VERY GOOD UNTO US/ AND WE WERE NOT HURT, THEY WERE/ A WALL UNTO US BOTH BY NIGHT/ AND BY DAY/ I.SAM: 25.15.16.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial is located in the East of England. This memorial is a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6020, 0.9269
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Cranworth
- Postcode
- IP25 7SQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Thuxton — 5.6 km
- Official site
- www.gravestonephotos.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478483 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial?
- Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP25 7SQ), in the parish of Cranworth.
- What is Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial?
- Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Thuxton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP25 7SQ.
- Is Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial a listed building?
- Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cranworth, Letton and Southburgh War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Thuxton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP25 7SQ.