Memorials & monuments · East of England
Swardeston War Memorial
In or near Swardeston.
Swardeston 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
- Norwich · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Swardeston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Norwich, located 7.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR14 8DG, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Swardeston 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 1440669). 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. MATERIALS: of rock-faced granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands on a small green adjacent to the lych gate at the entrance to the Church of St Mary. It comprises a single-step base, a roughly trapezoidal plinth and a tall shaft which tapers in rectangular section to a Celtic wheel-head cross bearing the relief carving of a sword with its blade pointing downwards. The E face of the plinth is inscribed PRO PATRIA / [Names] / 1914 - 1919.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swardeston War Memorial is located in the East of England. This memorial is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5745, 1.2441
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Swardeston
- Postcode
- NR14 8DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 7.2 km
- Official site
- www.roll-of-honour.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478225 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swardeston War Memorial?
- Swardeston War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR14 8DG), in the parish of Swardeston.
- What is Swardeston War Memorial?
- Swardeston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swardeston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR14 8DG.
- Is Swardeston War Memorial a listed building?
- Swardeston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swardeston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Swardeston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swardeston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR14 8DG.