Memorials & monuments · East of England
Rollesby War Memorial
In or near Fleggburgh.
Rollesby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Acle · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rollesby War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Acle, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is NR29 5HJ. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Rollesby War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1456610). 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. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: Rollesby War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St George’s Church, Fleggburgh Road, Rollesby, Norfolk. It is prominently situated at the north-eastern corner of the churchyard, at the entrance to the churchyard from the junction of Fleggburgh Road and Heath Road. It comprises a tall 4.2m high Portland stone Latin cross with octagonal sides, atop an octagonal shaft with moulded collar and foot, standing on a four-sided plinth with similarly moulded foot, atop a five-tiered circular stepped base that is 2.7m in diameter at the bottom. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering. The inscription reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ FROM ROLLESBY/ 1914 – 1918. This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 26/02/2020
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rollesby War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6846, 1.6179
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Great Yarmouth
- Parish
- Rollesby
- Postcode
- NR29 5HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Great Yarmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Acle — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479659 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rollesby War Memorial?
- Rollesby War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR29 5HJ), in the parish of Rollesby.
- What is Rollesby War Memorial?
- Rollesby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rollesby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Acle, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR29 5HJ.
- Is Rollesby War Memorial a listed building?
- Rollesby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rollesby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Rollesby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rollesby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Acle, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR29 5HJ.