Memorials & monuments · East of England
Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial
In or near Norwich.
Thorpe St Andrew 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 · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial, you can reach it from Norwich railway station, which is 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NR7 0AA, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Thorpe St Andrew 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 1456193). 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, 1919. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial is located at the junction of Chapel Lane and the Yarmouth Road (A1242) a short distance east from the parish church, by the River Yare, Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk. It is prominently situated between the river and the road. It comprises a rough-hewn decorative wheel-head cross on a slightly tapering shaft, on a four-sided tapering plinth with single-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions. The Second World War inscriptions were added as two bronze panels affixed to a granite open ‘book’ set into the ground at the foot of the memorial. The inscription is incised on the plinth and cast in bronze on the book and reads: (plinth): ERECTED/ IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL/ MEMORY OF/ THE GALLANT SONS OF/ THIS VILLAGE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919/ THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE// 1914/ (NAMES)/ 1915/ (NAMES)/ 1916/ (NAMES)// 1917/ (NAMES)/ 1918/ (NAMES)// (book): 1939 1945/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the local community's remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6261, 1.3401
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Thorpe St. Andrew
- Postcode
- NR7 0AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Norwich North
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479646 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial?
- Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR7 0AA), in the parish of Thorpe St. Andrew.
- What is Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial?
- Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR7 0AA.
- Is Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial a listed building?
- Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thorpe St Andrew War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR7 0AA.