Memorials & monuments · East of England
Methwold War Memorial
In or near Feltwell.
Methwold 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
- Lakenheath · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Methwold War Memorial is located in Norfolk, postcode IP26 4PF. The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, which is 8.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Methwold 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 1430669). 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 memorial, of red granite, consists of an obelisk set on a square tapering plinth, which sits on a two-stepped square base. The front face of the plinth bears an inscription that reads ERECTED / IN GRATEFUL MEMORY / TO THE MEN OF METHWOLD / WHO LOST THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919 / GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, / THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE / FOR HIS FRIENDS, with the names of those who fell in the First World War listed on the remaining faces of the plinth. In addition, the front face of the first step of the base reads ALSO THE FALLEN IN WAR / 1939 – 1945, with the names of those who fell in the Second World War listed on the remaining faces of the top step of the base. All inscriptions are incised and painted black.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Methwold War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and honouring their sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5258, 0.5575
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Methwold
- Postcode
- IP26 4PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Lakenheath — 8.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677622 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Methwold War Memorial?
- Methwold War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP26 4PF), in the parish of Methwold.
- What is Methwold War Memorial?
- Methwold War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Methwold War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lakenheath, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP26 4PF.
- Is Methwold War Memorial a listed building?
- Methwold War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Methwold War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Methwold War Memorial is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Methwold War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Methwold War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Methwold War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP26 4PF. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.