Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ringstead War Memorial
In or near Snettisham.
Ringstead 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ringstead 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 1454944). 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. Erected following the First World War, in around 1920. A further inscription was added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Carved from red granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is situated in the churchyard of the Church of St Andrew, adjacent to the High Street. It stands on a paved platform reached by steps leading up from the pavement. The memorial comprises a polished red granite Celtic cross with a tapered shaft resting on a trapezoidal plinth and rough-hewn square granite base. The plinth bears the inscription in leaded lettering TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE RINGSTEAD/ MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR. 1914 – 1918./ (NAMES)/ “HE THAT LOSETH HIS LIFE FOR/ MY SAKE SHALL FIND IT”. On the base beneath it is a granite panel inscribed 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
Ringstead War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9363, 0.5376
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Ringstead
- Postcode
- PE36 5JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479543 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ringstead War Memorial?
- Ringstead War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE36 5JU), in the parish of Ringstead.
- What is Ringstead War Memorial?
- Ringstead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ringstead War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE36 5JU.
- Is Ringstead War Memorial a listed building?
- Ringstead War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ringstead War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Ringstead War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ringstead War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Ringstead War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ringstead War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE36 5JU. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.