Memorials & monuments · East of England
Little Fransham War Memorial
In or near Wendling.
Little Fransham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Little Fransham War Memorial, you can reach it via the nearest railway station at Dereham, which is 9.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR19 2JH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Little Fransham 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 1451439). 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. DESCRIPTION: Little Fransham War Memorial is located in the churchyard to the south-west of the entrance to the Grade I-listed Church of St Mary. It stands within a square paved area adjacent to the main path. It is of limestone and takes the form of an obelisk with moulded foot, rising from a tapering, four-sided plinth surmounting a three-stepped base. The plinth carries the inscriptions and names in incised lettering. The principal inscription is to the south face and reads, TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (5 NAMES). The east face carries the Second World War dedication, 1939 – 1945./ THANKS BE TO GOD/ FOR THE SAFE RETURN/ OF ALL WHO SERVED/ FROM THIS PLACE.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Fransham War Memorial is located in the East of England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker within the village.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6747, 0.8117
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Fransham
- Postcode
- NR19 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Dereham — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479148 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Fransham War Memorial?
- Little Fransham War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR19 2JH), in the parish of Fransham.
- What is Little Fransham War Memorial?
- Little Fransham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Little Fransham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dereham, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR19 2JH.
- Is Little Fransham War Memorial a listed building?
- Little Fransham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Little Fransham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Little Fransham War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Little Fransham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Little Fransham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Fransham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR19 2JH. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.