Memorials & monuments · East of England
Stow Bedon War Memorial
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Stow Bedon 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
- Harling Road · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stow Bedon War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Harling Road, which is 7.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR17 1BX, and entry is free.
About
Stow Bedon 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 1467149). 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 A First World War memorial, erected in about 1920; a further name added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a stone cross with carved cross fleury to the face, on a short shaft with moulded foot, atop a slightly tapering plinth on a three-tiered platform. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering. Very low metal bars tightly bound the foot of the memorial, protecting the platform. The inscription is in incised lettering and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN LOVING & GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR KING AND/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919/ IN SACRED SLEEP THEY LIE/ SAY NOT THAT THE BRAVE DIE/ (NAME) 1939-1945// THE HONOURED RETURNED/ (NAMES)// THE HONOURED RETURNED/ (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
Stow Bedon War Memorial is a commemorative structure located in the East of England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5227, 0.8895
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Stow Bedon and Breckles
- Postcode
- NR17 1BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Harling Road — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97362681 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stow Bedon War Memorial?
- Stow Bedon War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR17 1BX), in the parish of Stow Bedon and Breckles.
- What is Stow Bedon War Memorial?
- Stow Bedon War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stow Bedon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR17 1BX.
- Is Stow Bedon War Memorial a listed building?
- Stow Bedon War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stow Bedon War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Stow Bedon War Memorial is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Stow Bedon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Stow Bedon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stow Bedon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Harling Road, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR17 1BX.