Memorials & monuments · East of England
Dereham Town Monument
In or near Swanton Morley.
Dereham Town Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dereham Town Monument is a public memorial in Norfolk, East of England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area NR19.
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Official information
The Dereham Town Monument is a war memorial located in Dereham, Norfolk. It features a cenotaph made of Cornish grey granite with bronze plaques inscribed with names of those who served in the First and Second World Wars.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dereham Town Monument is a memorial located in Dereham, Norfolk, in the East of England. It is situated within the parish of Dereham and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wensum.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6823, 0.9404
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Dereham
- Postcode
- NR19 2AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n365776926 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dereham Town Monument?
- Dereham Town Monument is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR19 2AL), in the parish of Dereham.
- What is Dereham Town Monument?
- Dereham Town Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dereham Town Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR19 2AL.
- Is Dereham Town Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Dereham Town Monument is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dereham Town Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Dereham Town Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dereham Town Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR19 2AL.