Memorials & monuments · East of England
Scottow War Memorial
In or near Sloley.
Scottow 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
- Worstead · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Scottow War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Worstead, located 2.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR10 5AQ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Scottow 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 1455940). 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 additions. MATERIALS: grey granite DESCRIPTION: Scottow War Memorial is located on a triangular green at the junction of The Fairstead, near to the northern end of Coltishall Airfield runway, Scottow, Norfolk. It comprises a rough-hewn Latin cross on a four-tiered base and surrounded by a narrow band of gravel. The tiered plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering. The inscription is incised and reads IN HONOUR OF THESE/ SCOTTOW MEN/ (NAMES)/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES FOR US/ 1914 – 1918/ R.I.P.// 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scottow War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in British communities.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7618, 1.3719
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Scottow
- Postcode
- NR10 5AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Worstead — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479609 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scottow War Memorial?
- Scottow War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR10 5AQ), in the parish of Scottow.
- What is Scottow War Memorial?
- Scottow War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scottow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Worstead, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR10 5AQ.
- Is Scottow War Memorial a listed building?
- Scottow War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Scottow War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Scottow War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Scottow War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Scottow War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scottow War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Worstead, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR10 5AQ.