Memorials & monuments · East of England
Strumpshaw War Memorial
In or near Cantley.
Strumpshaw War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lingwood · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Strumpshaw War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Lingwood, located 1.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is NR13 4NT, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Strumpshaw 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 1453986). 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 c1920, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: of rock-faced granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the churchyard to the Church of St Peter (listed Grade I), c3.6m to the north-west of church's north porch. It comprises a rock-faced Celtic wheel-head cross embellished with a relief carving of the Sword of Sacrifice on its principal north face. It stands on a trapezoidal plinth which is located on a single-step stone base. Following the Second World War a small granite tablet was placed at the foot of the memorial to commemorate the local men who died in that conflict. The First World War dedication is in leaded lettering on a dressed surface of the plinth's north face and reads: 'IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE/ FROM THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES FOR THEIR GOD AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 18/ (NAMES)/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE’. The Second World dedication is on a separate rectangular-shaped tablet at the foot of the plinth and reads ‘1939 – 45/ [NAMES]’.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Yare Broads and Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MID-YARE
- Ramsar wetland: Broadland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Strumpshaw War Memorial is located in Strumpshaw, East of England. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6165, 1.4687
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Strumpshaw
- Postcode
- NR13 4NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Nearest railway station
- Lingwood — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479440 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strumpshaw War Memorial?
- Strumpshaw War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR13 4NT), in the parish of Strumpshaw.
- What is Strumpshaw War Memorial?
- Strumpshaw War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Strumpshaw War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lingwood, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR13 4NT.
- Is Strumpshaw War Memorial a listed building?
- Strumpshaw War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Strumpshaw War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Strumpshaw War Memorial is part of the Yare Broads and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MID-YARE National Nature Reserve.
- Is Strumpshaw War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Strumpshaw War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Strumpshaw War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Lingwood, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR13 4NT.