Memorials & monuments · East of England
Mundford War Memorial
In or near Mundford.
Mundford 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
- Brandon · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Mundford War Memorial is located in Norfolk with the postcode IP26 5EF. The nearest railway station is Brandon, which is 6.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Mundford 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 1465484). 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, 1920. MATERIALS: constructed from Portland stone. PLAN: the memorial is located on the east side of the A1065, south of the roundabout with the A134, originally a junction of five roads. DESCRIPTION: the memorial consists of a column with simple mouldings at the base and capital, surmounted by a square tablet and a bronze crucifix. It stands on a square pedestal and base. The plinth bears inscriptions in incised lettering. The principal, south-west face reads TO THOSE / FROM THE LYNFORD ESTATE / WHO FELL GLORIOUSLY / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918 / RIP. The other faces bear the names of those who fell in the conflict, and dedications to those lost subsequently.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Mundford War Memorial is a commemorative structure located at the roundabout junction of the A1065 with the A134. It honors those from the Lynford Estate who served in the First and Second World Wars, featuring inscriptions of names from various localities. The memorial is approached by a paved path and is made of bronze and Portland stone.
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
Mundford War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the local community's remembrance and respect.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5089, 0.6561
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Mundford
- Postcode
- IP26 5EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Brandon — 6.5 km
- Official site
- www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q97324483 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mundford War Memorial?
- Mundford War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP26 5EF), in the parish of Mundford.
- What is Mundford War Memorial?
- Mundford War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mundford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brandon, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP26 5EF.
- Is Mundford War Memorial a listed building?
- Mundford War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Mundford War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Mundford 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 Mundford War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Mundford War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mundford War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brandon, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP26 5EF.