Memorials & monuments · East of England
Nordelph War Memorial
In or near Fordham.
Nordelph War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Nordelph War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Downham Market, located 4.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PE38 0BQ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Nordelph War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1444680). 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 later additions for the Second World War. Erected in 1923. Architect unknown. MATERIALS: Carved from grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Nordelph War Memorial is located in front of Nordelph Village Hall, Birchfield Road, Nordelph, Norfolk. It is prominently situated, inside an enclosure, standing before the village hall, which is set back slightly from the road. It comprises a circa 1.5m high rough-hewn Celtic cross, with carved sword of sacrifice to the face, on a plinth with single-stepped base. The lower part of the shaft, and the plinth, bear the inscriptions in leaded lettering. The whole is within a kerbed enclosure bounded by seven posts connected by chains. The inscription is in leaded and blacked lettering and reads (plinth) THEY DIED THAT / WE MIGHT LIVE / 1914 – 1918 / (NAMES) // (shaft) 1939 – 1945 / (NAME). This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 5 June 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nordelph War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5839, 0.3007
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Nordelph
- Postcode
- PE38 0BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478658 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nordelph War Memorial?
- Nordelph War Memorial is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE38 0BQ), in the parish of Nordelph.
- What is Nordelph War Memorial?
- Nordelph War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nordelph War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE38 0BQ.
- Is Nordelph War Memorial a listed building?
- Nordelph War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Nordelph War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Nordelph War Memorial is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Nordelph War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Nordelph War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nordelph War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE38 0BQ.