Memorials & monuments · East of England
Scole War Memorial
In or near Scole.
Scole War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Scole War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Diss, located 2.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP21 4EX, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Scole 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 1458811). 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, 1921. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: Scole War Memorial is located by the roadside, on a wide verge on the north side of Bungay Road, near to the junction with Norwich Road, Scole, Norfolk. It comprises a 3.6m tall Latin cross with chamfered edges on a three-tiered octagonal base, also with chamfered edges. The tiers of the base bear the inscriptions in incised and blacked lettering. The principal dedicatory inscription reads IN GLORIOUS MEMORY OF// (NAMES)// WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.
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
The Scole War Memorial is located in Scole, East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflict. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3662, 1.1568
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Scole
- Postcode
- IP21 4EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479879 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scole War Memorial?
- Scole War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP21 4EX), in the parish of Scole.
- What is Scole War Memorial?
- Scole War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scole War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP21 4EX.
- Is Scole War Memorial a listed building?
- Scole War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Scole War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Scole War Memorial is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Scole War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Scole War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scole War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP21 4EX.