Memorials & monuments · East of England
South Wootton War Memorial
In or near Bawsey.
South Wootton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, 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
- King's Lynn · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit South Wootton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is King's Lynn, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PE30 3LJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
South Wootton 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 1454048). 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 War memorial, erected around 1920, dedicated to the fallen of the First World War. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is square in plan, constructed of stone, and takes the form of a Latin cross on a tall tapered shaft, square plinth and three-stepped base. The inscription was originally incised directly into the stone of the plinth, however polished stone plaques were added to the plinth around 2011, with inscribed and painted lettering. The plaque on the north elevation of the plinth is inscribed: ‘IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / OUR FALLEN HEROES / OF SOUTH WOOTTON / 1914 – 1918’. The nine names of the fallen are inscribed on the west elevation of the plinth. The memorial stands in a prominent location in the churchyard of the Church of St Mary (listed at Grade II*), adjacent the path from Church Lane.
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
The South Wootton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its war heroes.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7775, 0.4302
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- South Wootton
- Postcode
- PE30 3LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479449 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Wootton War Memorial?
- South Wootton War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE30 3LJ), in the parish of South Wootton.
- What is South Wootton War Memorial?
- South Wootton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Wootton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE30 3LJ.
- Is South Wootton War Memorial a listed building?
- South Wootton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South Wootton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — South Wootton War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is South Wootton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South Wootton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Wootton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE30 3LJ.