Memorials & monuments · East of England
Salters Lode War Memorial
In or near Fordham.
Salters Lode War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Salters Lode War Memorial is located in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, postcode PE38 0BD. The nearest railway station is Downham Market, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Salters Lode War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1456812). 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, approximately 1920. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Salters Lode War Memorial is located to the south side of the A1122 at the edge of Salter’s Lode village, Norfolk. It comprises a rough-hewn wheel-head cross with Sword of Sacrifice to the face, on a plinth with a two-stepped base. The lower shaft, plinth and upper step bear the inscriptions in leaded lettering. The inscription reads GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE/ GALLANT FALLEN/ FROM THIS PARISH// (NAMES)// AND OF 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Salters Lode War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of remembrance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5879, 0.3376
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Downham West
- Postcode
- PE38 0BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479681 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salters Lode War Memorial?
- Salters Lode War Memorial is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE38 0BD), in the parish of Downham West.
- What is Salters Lode War Memorial?
- Salters Lode War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Salters Lode War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE38 0BD.
- Is Salters Lode War Memorial a listed building?
- Salters Lode War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Salters Lode War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Salters Lode War Memorial is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Salters Lode War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Salters Lode War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Salters Lode War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE38 0BD.