Memorials & monuments · East of England
Salthouse War Memorial
In or near Blakeney.
Salthouse 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
- Kelling Heath Park · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Salthouse War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Kelling Heath Park, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for the memorial is NR25 7XQ, and entry is free.
About
Salthouse 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 1456624). 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, erected around 1920, with Second World War and Korean War additions. MATERIALS: limestone. DESCRIPTION: Salthouse War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Nicholas, Cross Street, Salthouse, Norfolk. It is prominently situated in the churchyard on the approach to the church porch and on a hillside overlooking the settlement. It comprises an 3m tall Latin cross on a collared shaft and a square plinth, atop a pentagonal two-tiered base, the lower tier being deep with cornice and moulded foot. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering. The inscription is incised and reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF SALTHOUSE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ DURING TWO WORLD WARS/ AND IN KOREA/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE// 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)// 1914 – 1918 (NAMES)// 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)/ KOREA 1950 – 53/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Norfolk Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
- Ramsar wetland: North Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Salthouse War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area’s historical significance. The memorial is a notable example of local commemorative architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9501, 1.0888
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Salthouse
- Postcode
- NR25 7XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Kelling Heath Park — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479663 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salthouse War Memorial?
- Salthouse War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR25 7XQ), in the parish of Salthouse.
- What is Salthouse War Memorial?
- Salthouse War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Salthouse War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kelling Heath Park, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR25 7XQ.
- Is Salthouse War Memorial a listed building?
- Salthouse War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Salthouse War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Salthouse War Memorial is part of the North Norfolk Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Salthouse War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Salthouse War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Salthouse War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kelling Heath Park, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR25 7XQ.