Memorials & monuments · East of England
Great Plumstead War Memorial
In or near Salhouse.
Great Plumstead 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
- Brundall Gardens · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Great Plumstead War Memorial is located in Broadland, Norfolk, with the postcode NR13 5HT. The nearest railway station is Brundall Gardens, which is 2.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Great Plumstead 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 1446443). 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, 1920, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: granite wheel-head cross. DESCRIPTION: Great Plumstead War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin (Grade II). It is prominently situated to the left of the path leading to the south porch of the church. The memorial comprises a stone wheel-head cross on a steeply tapering, four-sided plinth, with a single-stepped base below. The memorial is signed POTTER but the identity of this maker is unconfirmed. The incised inscription to the east face of the plinth reads: SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF/ (10 NAMES) / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918 whilst the later inscription to the south side reads: ALSO OF/ (NAME)/ 1939 - 1945 / (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Great Plumstead War Memorial is located in Great Plumstead, East of England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6384, 1.4008
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Great and Little Plumstead
- Postcode
- NR13 5HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Nearest railway station
- Brundall Gardens — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478770 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Plumstead War Memorial?
- Great Plumstead War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR13 5HT), in the parish of Great and Little Plumstead.
- What is Great Plumstead War Memorial?
- Great Plumstead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Plumstead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brundall Gardens, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR13 5HT.
- Is Great Plumstead War Memorial a listed building?
- Great Plumstead War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Plumstead War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Great Plumstead War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Plumstead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brundall Gardens, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR13 5HT.