Memorials & monuments · East of England
Great Melton War Memorial
In or near Wramplingham.
Great Melton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Melton War Memorial is located in South Norfolk, postcode NR9 3BG. The nearest railway station is Wymondham, which is 5.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Great Melton 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 1406649). 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: Constructed of stone and located in a triangular greensward at the junction of two lanes. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a cross set on a tapered, chamfered, smooth shaft set on a roughly dressed, stone plinth. The cross has a moulded base and the arms are encircled with a stone roundel. The memorial is approached by four flights of steps, roughly dressed to match the plinth. Carved on the rise of the uppermost steps on each side are the words: ' SONS OF THIS PLACE/LET THIS OF YOU BE SAID/THAT YOU WHO LIVE/ARE WORTHY OF YOUR DEAD'. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 23 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Great Melton War Memorial is located in Great Melton, East of England. This memorial is recognised as a Grade II listed building, signifying its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6099, 1.1522
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Great Melton
- Postcode
- NR9 3BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wymondham — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26675885 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Melton War Memorial?
- Great Melton War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR9 3BG), in the parish of Great Melton.
- What is Great Melton War Memorial?
- Great Melton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Melton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR9 3BG.
- Is Great Melton War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Melton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Melton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Melton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Melton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR9 3BG.