Memorials & monuments · East of England
The Leicester Monument
In or near Burnham Thorpe.
The Leicester Monument — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Leicester Monument, the nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, located 4.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR23 1RN, and entry to the monument is free.
About
The Leicester Monument is a Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1171158). 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 HOLKHAM HOLKHAM PARK TF 84SE 5/42 The Leicester Monument 30.11.51 I Column. Monument to Coke of Norfolk, the agricultural improver. Erected by public subscription 1845-8 to the design of W J Donthron. Single fluted Corinthian column mounted on a massive stone plinth with bas-relief panels by John Henning Junior on three faces, the fourth containing a dedicatory inscription and Donthorn's signature. On the four corners of the base are symbols of Coke's agricultural methods - a Devon ox, a Southdown sheep, a plough and a seed drill. Massive capital with mangle wurzel and turnip leaves replacing acanthus. Lantern pierced on four sides and crowned with a wheatsheaf. The stone for the monument was donated by Lord Hastings of Melton Constable Hall from his quarries at Seaton Delaval. See R O'Donnell 'W J Donthorn" in Architectural History XXI 1978. Listing NGR: TF8845043590 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 223357 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Norfolk Coast SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HOLKHAM
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Leicester Monument is a Grade I listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates significant historical figures and events, reflecting the region's heritage. The monument's architectural features and historical importance contribute to its status as a prominent landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9566, 0.8040
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Holkham
- Postcode
- NR23 1RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wells-on-Sea — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17536977 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Leicester Monument?
- The Leicester Monument is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR23 1RN), in the parish of Holkham.
- What is The Leicester Monument?
- The Leicester Monument — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Leicester Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR23 1RN.
- Is The Leicester Monument a listed building?
- The Leicester Monument is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Leicester Monument a protected site?
- Yes — The Leicester Monument is part of the North Norfolk Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HOLKHAM National Nature Reserve.
- Is The Leicester Monument free to visit?
- Yes, The Leicester Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Leicester Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Wells-on-Sea, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR23 1RN.