Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark
In or near Fordham.
Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
Evelyn Simak — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Ten Mile Bank War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Downham Market, which is 5.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PE38 0EJ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1391350). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details 1051/0/10004 HILGAY TEN MILE BANK War Memorial adjacent to Church of St Mark GV II War Memorial. c.1920. Carved granite, some surfaces rough-hewn. Rough-hewn base stands on square pedestal and is surmounted by tall cross with linked arms. A sword is carved in relief on the face of the cross shaft. Below is an inscription to the Fallen in the 1st World War and below on the base are their names. On the square base are inscribed the names of the Fallen in the 2nd World War, and on the north side an unusual panel with inscriptions to a villager who gave his life in the Korean War, 1952, and to another who gave his life in the Malaysian conflict. This is a finely detailed War Memorial which also forms a significant rural group with the adjacent Church of St.Mark (q.v.). This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 10 August 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 494386 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ten Mile Bank War Memorial is located adjacent to the Church of St Mark in Hilgay, Norfolk. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5526, 0.3579
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Hilgay
- Postcode
- PE38 0EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Downham Market — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26670715 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Ten Mile Bank Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Hilgay War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Hilgay Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.3 km
Hilgay
Villages · 2.3 km
St Mary's Church, Fordham
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Fordham
Towns & cities · 2.7 km
Wood Hall
Historic houses · 3.0 km
Southery Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.5 km
Southery
Villages · 3.5 km
Southery War Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 3.6 km
Denver Sluice Complex
Natural landmarks · 3.7 km
Denver Windmill
Mills · 3.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Ten Mile Bank Village Sign
Ten Mile Bank Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hilgay War Memorial
Hilgay War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hilgay Village Sign
Hilgay Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Mary's Church, Fordham
St Mary's Church, Fordham — church in Fordham, UK.
Flagship📷 10Towns & cities · East of England
Fordham
Fordham — village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk.
Where to eat & stay near Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Lakeside Caravan Park (and Fishing Lakes)
Lakeside Caravan Park (and Fishing Lakes) — a caravan park in england london.
📷 4Caravan parks · East of England
Croft Country Club
Croft Country Club — a caravan park in england london.
📷 4Caravan parks · East Midlands
Westerby Farm Touring Caravan and Camping Park
Westerby Farm Touring Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Fen View Lakes
Fen View Lakes — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Paddock Caravan Site
The Paddock Caravan Site — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Sportsman Public House
Sportsman Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Royal Standard Public House
Royal Standard Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Restaurants · East of England
The Old Fire Engine House
The Old Fire Engine House — a restaurant in england london.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5More memorials in this region
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial
386th B.G.(M), 9th Air Force USAAF Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Ailesbury Mausoleum
Ailesbury Mausoleum is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Archie F. Daniels Memorial
Archie F. Daniels Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Barnwell War Memorial
Barnwell War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark?
- Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE38 0EJ), in the parish of Hilgay.
- What is Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark?
- Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE38 0EJ.
- Is Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark a listed building?
- Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark free to visit?
- Yes, Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ten Mile Bank War Memorial Adjacent to Church of St Mark?
- The nearest railway station is Downham Market, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE38 0EJ.