Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ludham War Memorial Cross
In or near Irstead.
Ludham War Memorial Cross — 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
- Acle · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ludham War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Acle, located 8.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is NR29 5QE, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ludham War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1453781). 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 The war memorial stands in the churchyard of the Church of St Catherine (Grade I-listed), overlooking Stocks Hill and opposite Grade II-listed buildings including Church View and the Saddlers Shop. It comprises a polished red granite wheel-head cross riding from a tapering plinth that stands on a single-stepped red granite base. The whole is supported by a three-stepped concrete base. The plinth bears the inscriptions. The principal dedicatory inscription reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN PROUD AND TENDER MEMORY OF/ (11 NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914 – 1918. The later Second World War inscription to one side of the plinth reads 1939 – 1945/ (4 NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ludham War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The cross stands as a notable tribute within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7098, 1.5346
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Ludham
- Postcode
- NR29 5QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Acle — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479420 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ludham War Memorial Cross?
- Ludham War Memorial Cross is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR29 5QE), in the parish of Ludham.
- What is Ludham War Memorial Cross?
- Ludham War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ludham War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Acle, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR29 5QE.
- Is Ludham War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Ludham War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ludham War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Ludham War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ludham War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR29 5QE. It sits within the North Norfolk parliamentary constituency.