Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Norwell War Memorial
In or near Sutton on Trent.
Norwell War Memorial — 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
- Collingham · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Norwell War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Collingham, which is 6.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NG23 6JL, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Norwell 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 1463366). 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 War memorial, crafted by G Brown and Son of Newark and unveiled in 1921, dedicated to the fallen of the First and Second World Wars and Malayan Emergency. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is constructed of rough-hewn granite, and takes the form of a Celtic cross on a tapered plinth and single step. The front (north) elevation of the shaft and plinth bears the following painted inscription: 1914 – 1919 / ERECTED / BY PUBLIC / SUBSCRIPTION / IN MEMORY OF / (NAMES) / WHO COUNTED NOT THEIR LIVES DEAR / UNTO THEMSELVES, BUT DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE / IN RIGHTEOUSNESS, TRUTH AND PEACE. The rear (south) side is inscribed: IN HONOURED MEMORY OF / (NAMES) / WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939 – 1945 / O VALIANT HEARTS WHO TO YOUR / GLORY CAME / (NAME) / 1952 / MALAYA. The war memorial stands within the churchyard of the Church of St Laurence (listed at Grade I), within the boundary wall of the churchyard (listed at Grade II).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Norwell War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's respect for their sacrifices. The memorial's designation highlights its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1474, -0.8422
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Norwell
- Postcode
- NG23 6JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Nearest railway station
- Collingham — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480138 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norwell War Memorial?
- Norwell War Memorial is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG23 6JL), in the parish of Norwell.
- What is Norwell War Memorial?
- Norwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Norwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Collingham, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG23 6JL.
- Is Norwell War Memorial a listed building?
- Norwell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Norwell War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Norwell War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Norwell War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Collingham, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG23 6JL.