Where is East and West Runton War Memorial?

East and West Runton War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR27 9QT), in the parish of Runton.

How do I get to East and West Runton War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is West Runton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR27 9QT.

Is East and West Runton War Memorial a listed building?

East and West Runton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is East and West Runton War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — East and West Runton War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).

Is East and West Runton War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, East and West Runton War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to East and West Runton War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is West Runton, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR27 9QT.

Memorials & monuments · East of England

East and West Runton War Memorial

In or near Beeston Regis.

Free admission

East and West Runton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

WW1 ^ 2 war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5971345 — Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: West Runton · 0.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The East and West Runton War Memorial is located in North Norfolk, postcode NR27 9QT. The nearest railway station is West Runton, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

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East and West Runton 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 1466515). 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 First World War memorial, unveiled in 1921, with later addition for the Second World War. MATERIALS It is constructed of flint with ashlar dressings. DESCRIPTION The war memorial is prominently situated alongside the main road through the village of West Runton, abutting the boundary wall to the churchyard. Three steps lead up to the memorial which takes the form of an angled or canted wall constructed of cut and squared flints laid in regular courses with ashlar dressings. It has a moulded cornice and a frieze which is inscribed in painted lettering: THEY WERE A WALL UNTO US BOTH BY NIGHT AND DAY There are three panels fixed to the front of the memorial which carry the inscriptions. The outer panels bear the names of the fallen from the First World War, while the central one reads: TO THE MEN OF/ RUNTON/ WHO FELL / (NAMES)/ 1939-1945.

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

The East and West Runton War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 52.9382, 1.2424
County: Norfolk
District: North Norfolk
Parish: Runton
Postcode: NR27 9QT
Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
Established: 1921
Nearest railway station: West Runton — 0.4 km

Sources

wikidata: Q70083271 (CC0)

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