Memorials & monuments · East of England
Overstrand War Memorial
In or near Overstrand.
Overstrand 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
- Roughton Road · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Overstrand War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Roughton Road, located 2.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR27 0NY, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Overstrand 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 1456642). 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, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: Clipsham stone. DESCRIPTION: Overstrand War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Martin, Cromer Road, Overstrand, Norfolk. It is prominently situated in the south side of the churchyard, inside one of the churchyard entrances. It comprises a 5m tall Clipsham stone wheel-head cross, pierced and cusped, atop a slender octagonal shaft with moulded collar and foot, surmounting a pentagonal plinth and three-stepped base. The inscription is carved in relief and reads TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND TO KEEP/ IN REMEMBRANCE THE/ MEN OF OVERSTRAND/ WHO GAVE THIER LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919// GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY/ DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS.// (NAMES)// 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
Overstrand War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9174, 1.3311
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Overstrand
- Postcode
- NR27 0NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Roughton Road — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q63367231 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Overstrand War Memorial?
- Overstrand War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR27 0NY), in the parish of Overstrand.
- What is Overstrand War Memorial?
- Overstrand War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Overstrand War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Roughton Road, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR27 0NY.
- When was Overstrand War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Overstrand War Memorial a listed building?
- Overstrand War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Overstrand War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Overstrand War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Overstrand War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Overstrand War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Overstrand War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Roughton Road, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR27 0NY.