Memorials & monuments · East of England
North Creake War Memorial
In or near Burnham Thorpe.
North Creake War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the North Creake War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Walsingham, located 7.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR21 9JJ. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
North Creake War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1454517). 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 stands in the churchyard, to the south side of the Church of St Mary (Grade I-listed) outside the porch. In limestone, it comprises a canopied, floriated cross-head rising from the moulded collar of a tall octagonal shaft. The shaft stands on a plinth, square on plan, with a broad single-stepped base below. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the plinth reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ WHO GAVE THE VICTORY/ AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE UP THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ THIS CROSS IS ERECTED 1920. The commemorated First World War names are listed on two of the plinth’s other faces. The Second World War dedication, to the rear face, reads ALSO IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THOSE WHO DIED/ IN THE WAR 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
North Creake War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in British communities.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9049, 0.7554
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- North Creake
- Postcode
- NR21 9JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479504 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Creake War Memorial?
- North Creake War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR21 9JJ), in the parish of North Creake.
- What is North Creake War Memorial?
- North Creake War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Creake War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR21 9JJ.
- Is North Creake War Memorial a listed building?
- North Creake War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is North Creake War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — North Creake War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is North Creake War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, North Creake War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Creake War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR21 9JJ.