Memorials & monuments · East of England
East Bilney War Memorial
In or near Beetley.
East Bilney War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit East Bilney War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Dereham, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR20 4HW, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
East Bilney 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 1447864). 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. MATERIALS: stone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary (Grade II* listed). It takes the form of an obelisk rising from a four-sided tapering plinth on a three-stepped base. INSCRIPTION: all lettering is incised. The inscription is on the east face of the plinth and reads: SACRED/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ (4 NAMES)/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED SERVING THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918. To the step below is the inscription: R.I.P ,in foliate-style lettering.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Bilney War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7383, 0.8962
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Beetley
- Postcode
- NR20 4HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478855 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Bilney War Memorial?
- East Bilney War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 4HW), in the parish of Beetley.
- What is East Bilney War Memorial?
- East Bilney War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Bilney War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR20 4HW.
- Is East Bilney War Memorial a listed building?
- East Bilney War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is East Bilney War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — East Bilney War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is East Bilney War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, East Bilney War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Bilney War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 4HW.