Memorials & monuments · London
Shouldham Thorpe War Memorial
Shouldham Thorpe 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shouldham Thorpe 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 1456073). 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: Shouldham Thorpe War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Church Lane, Shouldham Thorpe, Norfolk. It is prominently situated to the west of the church near to the church door. It comprises a rough-hewn wheel-head cross on a plinth with single-stepped base. The plinth has a smoothed face that bears the First World War inscriptions in leaded lettering. The Second World War inscriptions were placed onto a small metal plaque that was affixed to the lower shaft of the cross. The inscription on the plinth is in leaded lettering and reads IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF THIS VILLAGE WHO DIED/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES). The inscription on the Second World War plaque reads IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE/ WHO DIED IN THE WAR 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shouldham Thorpe War Memorial is located in London. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6444, 0.4536
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Shouldham Thorpe
- Postcode
- PE33 0ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479628 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shouldham Thorpe War Memorial?
- Shouldham Thorpe War Memorial is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE33 0ED), in the parish of Shouldham Thorpe.
- Is Shouldham Thorpe War Memorial a listed building?
- Shouldham Thorpe War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shouldham Thorpe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shouldham Thorpe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shouldham Thorpe War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE33 0ED. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.