Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hainford War Memorial
In or near Hevingham.
Hainford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hainford War Memorial is located in Norfolk with the postcode NR10 3BQ. The nearest railway station is Buxton, which is 4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Hainford 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 1449648). 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 cross. DESCRIPTION: Hainford war memorial is located to the south-west corner of the churchyard in close proximity to the Grade II listed Church of All Saints; a path extends to the memorial from the main pathway to the church. It comprises a stone Calvary cross with canopy, atop an octagonal shaft with a carved collar and square base. The shaft rises from a square plinth which is chamfered at the top and stands on a chamfered foot. The whole surmounts a wide, square stone base with moulded cap and chamfered foot. INSCRIPTION: the plinth carries the inscription and names in incised lettering. The principal inscription is to the front (west face) and reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THE BRAVE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. The names of the 25 men who died are listed on the remaining faces of the plinth.
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
Hainford War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7230, 1.2913
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Hainford
- Postcode
- NR10 3BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Nearest railway station
- Buxton — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478970 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hainford War Memorial?
- Hainford War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR10 3BQ), in the parish of Hainford.
- What is Hainford War Memorial?
- Hainford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hainford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR10 3BQ.
- Is Hainford War Memorial a listed building?
- Hainford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hainford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Hainford War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hainford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hainford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hainford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Buxton, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR10 3BQ.