Memorials & monuments · East of England
Roydon War Memorial
In or near Roydon.
Roydon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Keith Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Roydon War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Diss, located 3.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is IP22 5RU, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Roydon 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 1455938). 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: Portland stone DESCRIPTION: Roydon War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Grade I-listed St Remigius Church, High Road, Roydon, Norfolk. It is prominently situated by the churchyard entrance within a low-hedged enclosure and conspicuous from High Road. It comprises a 3.2m tall Portland stone wheel-head cross on a four-sided shaft with slightly chamfered edges and moulded foot, atop a tapering four-sided plinth and two-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised and painted lettering. The inscription reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS/ PARISH WHO LAID DOWN THEIR/ LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS, THAT/ A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS/ AND IN WORLD WAR II/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Roydon War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance. Its designation indicates architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3816, 1.0790
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Roydon
- Postcode
- IP22 5RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479608 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roydon War Memorial?
- Roydon War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP22 5RU), in the parish of Roydon.
- What is Roydon War Memorial?
- Roydon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roydon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP22 5RU.
- Is Roydon War Memorial a listed building?
- Roydon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Roydon War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Roydon War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Roydon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Roydon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roydon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP22 5RU.