Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hunstanton War Memorial
In or near Snettisham.
Hunstanton 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
Hunstanton 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 1459851). 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 War memorial, erected in 1921, dedicated to the fallen of the First and Second World Wars. Constructed of Portland stone, it takes the form of a rectangular-plan cenotaph on a two-stepped base. The south-west elevation (facing the sea) bears a bronze wreath and ribbon, and the inscription: ‘1914 - 1918 / TO / OUR GLORIOUS / DEAD’. The dates of the war and the names of 53 of the fallen are inscribed on the south-east elevation. The north-west elevation is inscribed with the dates of the Second World War ‘1939 – 1945’ and the names of 15 of the fallen. The north-east elevation is inscribed: ‘EVEN / IN / PEACE / 1949 (Name) / 1979 / (Name)’. The war memorial stands in the Esplanade Gardens, west of Cliff Parade (B1161) in Hunstanton. The memorial is surrounded by paving, renewed in 2010.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wash SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
- Ramsar wetland: The Wash
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hunstanton War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial is notable for its significance in honouring local contributions to military service.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9410, 0.4876
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Hunstanton
- Postcode
- PE36 6DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Established
- 1921
- Official site
- www.hunstantoncivicsociety.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q60448915 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hunstanton War Memorial?
- Hunstanton War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE36 6DZ), in the parish of Hunstanton.
- What is Hunstanton War Memorial?
- Hunstanton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hunstanton War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE36 6DZ.
- When was Hunstanton War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Hunstanton War Memorial a listed building?
- Hunstanton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hunstanton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Hunstanton War Memorial is part of the The Wash SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hunstanton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Hunstanton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hunstanton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE36 6DZ. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.