Where is East Ruston War Memorial?

East Ruston War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR12 9HN), in the parish of East Ruston.

How do I get to East Ruston War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Worstead, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR12 9HN.

Is East Ruston War Memorial a listed building?

East Ruston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is East Ruston War Memorial a protected site?

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

Is East Ruston War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, East Ruston War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to East Ruston War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Worstead, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12 9HN.

Memorials & monuments · East of England

East Ruston War Memorial

In or near Bacton.

Paid admission£

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

East Ruston WW1 ^ 2 Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 5970524 — Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Worstead · 7.4 km

Paid entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the East Ruston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Worstead, located 7.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR12 9HN, and entry to the memorial is free.

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East Ruston 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 1442619). 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: granite. DESCRIPTION: East Ruston War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church, off the B1159, near the junction with Pound Road and Vicarage Road, East Ruston. It is prominently situated just inside the churchyard entrance, a little way along the main path to the church. The memorial comprises a polished wheel-head cross on a tapering, four-sided plinth with two-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in leaded lettering. The inscription is in leaded lettering and reads: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF EAST RUSTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918// (NAMES).

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

East Ruston Old Vicarage is a garden created from scratch by its owners, featuring a variety of rare and unusual plants. Visitors can explore different themed areas of the garden, which include mixed hedgerows, wildflower areas, and ponds, all designed to enhance local wildlife habitats.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

East Ruston 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: 52.8036, 1.5059
County: Norfolk
District: North Norfolk
Parish: East Ruston
Postcode: NR12 9HN
Parliamentary constituency: North Norfolk
Phone: 01692 650432
Nearest railway station: Worstead — 7.4 km
Opening: Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 2pm–5:30pm; closed 30 Oct–26 Mar
Official site: www.e-ruston-oldvicaragegardens.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q66478493 (CC0)

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