Memorials & monuments · East of England
Litcham War Memorial
In or near Wendling.
Litcham 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
Litcham 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 1451347). 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 with Second World War additions. DESCRIPTION: Litcham War Memorial is located in the churchyard to the south of the Grade I-listed Church of All Saints. It is also in close proximity to several Grade II-listed buildings. It takes the form of a limestone, Celtic wheel-head cross on a tapering shaft with moulded foot. The cross-head is carved with an interlaced Celtic knot work design. The shaft rises from a four-sided, tapering plinth surmounting a single-stepped base on a concrete foundation. The plinth bears the inscriptions and names in incised lettering. The west face of the plinth reads IN REMEMBRANCE OF/ (15 NAMES)/ MEN OF LITCHAM AND KEMPSTONE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918. The south face of the plinth reads ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF/ (5 NAMES)/ WHO FELL IN WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 31 January 2018.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Nar SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Litcham War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served and sacrificed in conflicts. It serves as a significant historical landmark within the community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7233, 0.7928
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Litcham
- Postcode
- PE32 2FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479143 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Litcham War Memorial?
- Litcham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2FE), in the parish of Litcham.
- What is Litcham War Memorial?
- Litcham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Litcham War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE32 2FE.
- Is Litcham War Memorial a listed building?
- Litcham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Litcham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Litcham War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Nar SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Litcham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Litcham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Litcham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2FE. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.