Memorials & monuments · East of England
East Carleton War Memorial
In or near Swardeston.
East Carleton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Helen Steed — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the East Carleton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wymondham, which is 7.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR14 8JX, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
East Carleton 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 1447686). 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, 1920 DESCRIPTION: East Carleton War Memorial is located on the roadside at the junction between Intwood Lane and Catbridge Lane. It takes the form of a Blomfield Cross of Sacrifice; an octagonal stone Latin cross with an inverted sword carved in relief to the face. The shaft has a moulded foot and rises from a two-tiered octagonal plinth on a single-stepped base. The inscription is to the front face of the plinth and reads ERECTED BY THE/ PARISHIONERS OF/ EAST CARLETON/ IN THANKFULNESS/ FOR THEIR DELIVERANCE/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ ALL WHO SERVED AND/ OF THOSE WHO DIED/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Carleton War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5715, 1.2236
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- East Carleton
- Postcode
- NR14 8JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham — 7.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478845 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Carleton War Memorial?
- East Carleton War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR14 8JX), in the parish of East Carleton.
- What is East Carleton War Memorial?
- East Carleton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Carleton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR14 8JX.
- Is East Carleton War Memorial a listed building?
- East Carleton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is East Carleton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, East Carleton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Carleton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR14 8JX.