Memorials & monuments · East of England
Harpley War Memorial
In or near Great Massingham.
Harpley 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Harpley 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 1446272). 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: Marble. DESCRIPTION: Harpley war memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Lawrence (Grade I). It is prominently situated to the left of the churchyard path leading to the south church porch. It comprises a simple marble obelisk, square on plan, standing on a tapering plinth with three-stepped base below. The memorial stands within a square kerbed and gravelled area. The plinth bears the inscriptions in applied metal lettering. The principal dedicatory inscription reads: THIS MEMORIAL/ WAS ERECTED/ BY THE PARISHIONERS OF HARPLEY/ IN MEMORY OF/ THE GALLANT MEN WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918. The commemorated names, with unit or regiment, are recorded on the sides of the plinth. The later dedication reads: THESE MEN ALSO SERVED/ WITH OTHERS FROM THIS PARISH/ IN THE 1939 - 1945 WAR.
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
Harpley War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8023, 0.6520
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Harpley
- Postcode
- PE31 6TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478761 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harpley War Memorial?
- Harpley War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE31 6TL), in the parish of Harpley.
- What is Harpley War Memorial?
- Harpley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harpley War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE31 6TL.
- Is Harpley War Memorial a listed building?
- Harpley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Harpley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Harpley War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Harpley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Harpley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harpley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE31 6TL. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.