Memorials & monuments · East of England
Trunch War Memorial
In or near Trunch.
Trunch War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gunton · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Trunch War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Gunton, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is NR28 0AH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Trunch War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1456612). 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. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Trunch War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Botolph’s Church, Front Street, Trunch, Norfolk. It is prominently situated by the church porch. It comprises a rough-hewn wheel-head cross on a wide plinth set into a concrete base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised and blacked lettering. The inscription reads: IN MEMORY OF/ THE TRUNCH MEN WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)/ FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH/ (NAME) 1939 – 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Trunch War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict, reflecting the region's historical significance in wartime remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8624, 1.3962
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Trunch
- Postcode
- NR28 0AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Gunton — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479661 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trunch War Memorial?
- Trunch War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR28 0AH), in the parish of Trunch.
- What is Trunch War Memorial?
- Trunch War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trunch War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gunton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR28 0AH.
- Is Trunch War Memorial a listed building?
- Trunch War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trunch War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Trunch War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Trunch War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Trunch War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trunch War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Gunton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR28 0AH.