Memorials & monuments · East of England
Foulsham War Memorial
In or near Bintree.
Foulsham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Foulsham War Memorial is a public memorial in Norfolk, the East Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Broadland and Fakenham parliamentary constituency. Postcode area NR20.
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Heritage listing
Details MATERIALS: Portland Stone. DESCRIPTION: Foulsham war memorial is located on Market Hill, at the junction of High Street and Reepham Road. The memorial comprises a slender hexagonal needle obelisk atop a hexagonal plinth with moulded cap and foot. That stands on a two-stepped, hexagonal, base. The Second World War commemorations are inscribed on a stone step laid at the foot of the plinth, carved in the form of a scroll. The inscription to the front face of the plinth is incised and reads TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THE PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919. The commemorated First World War names are recorded on the other faces of the plinth. The Second World War inscription reads THESE ALSO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE/ WORLD WAR 1939-1945/ (10 NAMES). SUBSIDIARY FEATURES: The memorial is enclosed by railings and a hexagonal block-paved and kerbed pavement. Pursuant to s1 (5A) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (‘the Act’) it is declared that the railings and hexagonal block-paved and kerbed pavement are not of special architectural or historic interest.
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
Foulsham War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the parish of Foulsham, Norfolk, in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and is situated within a designated area that includes the River Wensum SSSI and the Norfolk Coast AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7841, 1.0120
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Foulsham
- Postcode
- NR20 5RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
Sources
- osm: n3456446122 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 1269067.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foulsham War Memorial?
- Foulsham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 5RU), in the parish of Foulsham.
- What is Foulsham War Memorial?
- Foulsham War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Foulsham War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode NR20 5RU.
- Is Foulsham War Memorial a listed building?
- Foulsham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Foulsham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Foulsham War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Foulsham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Foulsham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Foulsham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 5RU. It sits within the Broadland and Fakenham parliamentary constituency.