Where is Frettenham War Memorial?

Frettenham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR12 7NW), in the parish of Frettenham.

How do I get to Frettenham War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Coltishall, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR12 7NW.

Is Frettenham War Memorial a listed building?

Frettenham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Frettenham War Memorial a protected site?

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

Is Frettenham War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Frettenham War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Frettenham War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Coltishall, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12 7NW.

Memorials & monuments · East of England

Frettenham War Memorial

In or near Coltishall.

Free admission

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

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Coltishall · 3.1 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Frettenham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Coltishall, located 3.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is NR12 7NW.

Directions on Google Maps →

Frettenham 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 1443388). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

Heritage listing

Details MATERIALS: Stone obelisk. DESCRIPTION: Frettenham War Memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Swithin's (Grade II*-listed). It is situated at the foot of the church tower, adjacent to the south porch. The memorial comprises a slender stone obelisk, square on plan, on a tapering four-sided plinth with three-stepped base below. The south face of the plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering. A small metal plaque repeating the First World War names and recording Second World War names is fixed to the west face of the plinth. The principal dedicatory inscription reads IN MEMORY/ OF/ OUR BRAVE DEAD/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (10 NAMES). The later plaque reads 1914 – 1918/ (10 NAMES)/ 1939 – 1945/ (3 NAMES).

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Frettenham War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the historical significance of remembrance in the community.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 52.7178, 1.3222
County: Norfolk
District: Broadland
Parish: Frettenham
Postcode: NR12 7NW
Parliamentary constituency: Broadland and Fakenham
Nearest railway station: Coltishall — 3.1 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66478555 (CC0)

Other places nearby

Nearby

Converted windmill at Frettenham - geograph.org.uk - 4557502

📷 4

Windmills · East of England

Frettenham Windmill

Frettenham Windmill — a Grade II*-listed windmill in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶

📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Frettenham Village Sign

Frettenham Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

📷 3

Public art & sculpture · East of England

Hainford Village Sign

Hainford Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Approach to Horstead from Frettenham Road - geograph.org.uk - 549506

📷 3

Archaeological sites · East of England

Horstead

Horstead — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ pastscape.org.uk

📷 2

Campsites · East of England

New Farm

New Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.

📷 5

Villages · East of England

Hainford

Hainford — a village in england east midlands.

Where to eat & stay near Frettenham War Memorial

Places to stay

📷 2

Campsites · East of England

New Farm

New Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.

Private road to Church Farm, Horstead - geograph.org.uk - 4557539

📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Two Jays Farm

Two Jays Farm — a campsite in england east midlands.

Free↗ twojaysfarm.co.uk

Entrance gate to churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 7457930

📷 5

Hotels · East of England

Norfolk Mead Hotel & Spa

Norfolk Mead Hotel & Spa — a hotel in england east midlands.

Holy Trinity Church - geograph.org.uk - 7312434

📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Hautbois Residential & Activities Centre

Hautbois Residential & Activities Centre — a campsite in england east midlands.

📷 7

Hotels · East of England

Elm Farm Country House

Elm Farm Country House — a hotel in england east.

↗ elmfarmcountryhouse.co.uk

Former telephone kiosk on The Street, Hevingham - geograph.org.uk - 5985280

📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Pound Farm

Pound Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.