Memorials & monuments · East of England
Fersfield War Memorial
In or near Boyland Common.
Fersfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fersfield War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Diss, located 6.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP22 2BL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Fersfield 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 1442287). 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 Fersfield War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Andrew’s Church, High Street, Fersfield, Norfolk. It is prominently situated at the churchyard entrance, facing visitors as they enter the gates. It comprises a slender wheel head cross on a tall, capped, four-sided plinth with three-stepped base below. The plinth bears the inscriptions to the front face. The memorial appears to have been unaltered since it was unveiled. The inscription reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT/ WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO/ MAN THAN THIS THAT A/ MAN LAY DOWN HIS/ LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 25 September 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fersfield War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance efforts.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4048, 1.0353
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Bressingham
- Postcode
- IP22 2BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478446 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fersfield War Memorial?
- Fersfield War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 2BL), in the parish of Bressingham.
- What is Fersfield War Memorial?
- Fersfield War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fersfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 2BL.
- Is Fersfield War Memorial a listed building?
- Fersfield War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fersfield War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Fersfield War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fersfield War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fersfield War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fersfield War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 2BL.