Memorials & monuments · East of England
Thurton War Memorial
In or near Yelverton.
Thurton 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
- Buckenham · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Thurton War Memorial is located in South Norfolk, postcode NR14 6GP. The nearest railway station is Buckenham, which is 5.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Thurton 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 1466440). 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, with later addition for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION The war memorial stands close to the entrance to the churchyard of the Church of St Ethelbert (Grade I). It comprises a stone wheel-head cross, with IHS carved at its centre and strapwork carvings to the cross and shaft, a shouldered and chamfered plinth and a single-stepped base. The front (south) face of the plinth is inscribed in painted lettering: TO THE MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED ON MILITARY SERVICE DURING/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919/ AND OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND DIED/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES)/ FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thurton War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in British communities.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5537, 1.4331
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Thurton
- Postcode
- NR14 6GP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Established
- 2000
- Nearest railway station
- Buckenham — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q69765855 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thurton War Memorial?
- Thurton War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR14 6GP), in the parish of Thurton.
- What is Thurton War Memorial?
- Thurton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thurton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Buckenham, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR14 6GP.
- When was Thurton War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 2000.
- Is Thurton War Memorial a listed building?
- Thurton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thurton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Thurton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thurton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Buckenham, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR14 6GP.