Memorials & monuments · East of England
Little Ellingham War Memorial
In or near Great Ellingham.
Little Ellingham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Attleborough · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Little Ellingham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Attleborough, located 6.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR17 1JN, and entry is free.
About
Little Ellingham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1451331). 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: Little Ellingham war memorial is located in the churchyard to the north-west of the Grade II*-listed Church of St Peter. It is of grey granite and takes the form of a rough-hewn wheel-head cross on a three-stepped base. The base carries the inscriptions and names on smooth, inset panels in leaded lettering. The principal inscription is to the south face of the upper step of the base and reads IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT/ WAR 1914-1918. Five names are recorded directly below to the middle step. There are a further seven names to the bottom step followed by the words THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. To the east face of the upper step of the base is the Second World War dedication, 1939 - 1945/ (3 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Ellingham War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5535, 0.9555
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Little Ellingham
- Postcode
- NR17 1JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Attleborough — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479142 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Ellingham War Memorial?
- Little Ellingham War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR17 1JN), in the parish of Little Ellingham.
- What is Little Ellingham War Memorial?
- Little Ellingham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Little Ellingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Attleborough, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR17 1JN.
- Is Little Ellingham War Memorial a listed building?
- Little Ellingham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Little Ellingham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Little Ellingham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Ellingham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Attleborough, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR17 1JN.