Memorials & monuments · East of England
King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens
In or near Tilney All Saints.
King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens — 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
- King's Lynn · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens by taking a train to King's Lynn station, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for the memorial is PE30 5EJ, and entry is free.
About
King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1195387). 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 KING'S LYNN TF6219NW ST JAMES' STREET 610-1/10/236 (South side) War Memorial in Tower Gardens II War memorial commemorating First World War, with inserts relating to Second War. 1921 by Oswald Milne. Stone. Octagonal plinth with 3 steps. Square pedestal with fielded panels to each side bearing inscriptions. Chamfered edges have panels with names of battles. On pedestal is a square base carrying an octagonal shaft terminating in Latin cross. Listing NGR: TF6204919763 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. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 384290 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Workshop in King's Lynn is a creative hub that supports the artistic journeys of participants, audiences, and artists. It operates as a charity aimed at transforming lives through art, particularly for young people and those facing challenges.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The King's Lynn War Memorial is located in Tower Gardens, Norfolk. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Situated in an unparished area of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, it serves as a significant historical landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7512, 0.3996
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE30 5EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn — 0.4 km
- Official site
- theworkshop.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26489972 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens?
- King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE30 5EJ), in the parish of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area.
- What is King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens?
- King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE30 5EJ.
- Is King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens a listed building?
- King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens a protected site?
- Yes — King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens free to visit?
- Yes, King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens is free to enter.
- How do I get to King's Lynn War Memorial in Tower Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE30 5EJ.