Memorials & monuments · East of England
Swanton Abbott War Memorial
In or near Westwick.
Swanton Abbott War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Worstead · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Swanton Abbott War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Worstead, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR10 5DY, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Swanton Abbott 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 1454943). 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, following the First World War, in 1919. A further inscription was added after the Second World War. MATERIALS: Carved from granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is situated in the churchyard of the Church of St Michael, Swanton Abbott. It comprises a polished grey granite Latin cross on a slender tapered shaft surmounting a two-tiered plinth and square base. The cross is inscribed in leaded lettering IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE FALLEN. There are six names of those that died during the First World War inscribed on the shaft of the cross. The top of the plinth is inscribed ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS/ 1919. A further inscription was added near the foot of the shaft after the Second World War 1939-1945/ (NAMES). It includes the names of two residents of the parish that lost their lives.
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
Swanton Abbott War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates the sacrifices made during wartime. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7861, 1.3586
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Swanton Abbott
- Postcode
- NR10 5DY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Worstead — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479542 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swanton Abbott War Memorial?
- Swanton Abbott War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR10 5DY), in the parish of Swanton Abbott.
- What is Swanton Abbott War Memorial?
- Swanton Abbott War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swanton Abbott War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Worstead, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR10 5DY.
- Is Swanton Abbott War Memorial a listed building?
- Swanton Abbott War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swanton Abbott War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Swanton Abbott War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Swanton Abbott War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Swanton Abbott War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swanton Abbott War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Worstead, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR10 5DY.