Memorials & monuments · East of England
Shipdham War Memorial
In or near Wendling.
Shipdham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Yaxham · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shipdham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Yaxham, located 5.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is IP25 7LX. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Shipdham 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 1453998). 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, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: grey Devonshire granite from Dartmoor. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located in the churchyard of the Grade I listed All Saints Church. It consists of a rough-hewn Celtic wheel head cross on a slightly tapering shaft, resting upon a three-tiered octagonal base that bears the inscriptions. The cross head is decorated with carved strapwork and the Crown of Victory at the centre. The memorial is surrounded by eight low granite posts. The inscription is in black-painted relief lettering and reads: THEIR NAME/ LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF SHIPDHAM/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ (NAMES)/ TO/ THE FALLEN/ 8TH BOMBER/ COMMAND/ U.S.A.A.F./ 1939-1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shipdham War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6285, 0.8916
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Shipdham
- Postcode
- IP25 7LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Yaxham — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479445 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shipdham War Memorial?
- Shipdham War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP25 7LX), in the parish of Shipdham.
- What is Shipdham War Memorial?
- Shipdham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shipdham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Yaxham, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP25 7LX.
- Is Shipdham War Memorial a listed building?
- Shipdham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shipdham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Shipdham War Memorial is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shipdham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shipdham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shipdham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Yaxham, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP25 7LX.