Memorials & monuments · East of England
Taverham War Memorial
In or near Taverham.
Taverham 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 · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Taverham War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Norwich, located 9.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR8 6SY, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Taverham 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 1456088). 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 around 1920, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: grey granite DESCRIPTION: Taverham War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Edmund's Church, Taverham Lane, Taverham, Norfolk. It is prominently situated to the left of the church porch on the south side of the building. It comprises a 1.8m tall rough-hewn Latin cross on a plinth with a single-stepped base. There is a dedication on the cross bar of the cross and First World War inscriptions are on the face of the plinth. The Second World War inscriptions are on the granite step forming the base. The inscription is incised and blacked and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO/ FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Taverham War Memorial is located in Taverham, East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6789, 1.1948
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Taverham
- Postcode
- NR8 6SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479631 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Taverham War Memorial?
- Taverham War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR8 6SY), in the parish of Taverham.
- What is Taverham War Memorial?
- Taverham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Taverham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR8 6SY.
- Is Taverham War Memorial a listed building?
- Taverham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Taverham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Taverham War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Taverham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Taverham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Taverham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR8 6SY. It sits within the Broadland and Fakenham parliamentary constituency.