Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Emneth War Memorial
In or near Walpole Highway.
Emneth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Emneth War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1457708). 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. Erected in 1920. MATERIALS: Carved from granite. DESCRIPTION: Emneth War Memorial is located in the burial ground across the road from the Church of St Edmund, Church Road, Emneth, Norfolk. It is prominently situated in the centre of the burial ground. It comprises a polished grey granite wheel head cross on a cylindrical column with moulded collar and foot, on a tall four-sided plinth, and three-tiered square stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in black painted incised lettering. The inscription reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF LOVED / ONES WHO LAID DOWN THEIR / LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1919 / THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE / ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS / OF EMNETH MAY 16TH 1920 // (NAMES) // (NAMES) // 1939 – 1945 / (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Emneth War Memorial is located in London and is designated as a Grade II listed building. It serves as a commemorative monument, reflecting the historical significance of those it honours.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6432, 0.1982
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Emneth
- Postcode
- PE14 8AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479762 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Emneth War Memorial?
- Emneth War Memorial is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE14 8AD), in the parish of Emneth.
- What is Emneth War Memorial?
- Emneth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Emneth War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE14 8AD.
- Is Emneth War Memorial a listed building?
- Emneth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Emneth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Emneth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Emneth War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE14 8AD. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.