Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Walpole St Peter War Memorial
In or near Walpole Highway.
Walpole St Peter 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Walpole St Peter 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 1440076). 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 MATERIALS: sandstone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is located within St Peter’s Churchyard. It has a three-stepped base and octagonal plinth topped by a tapering octagonal shaft with a pinnacle of a Calvary cross within a stone canopy shelter. The base of the Calvary is carved with a standing figure either side of Christ on the front face. The rear and sides are carved with further figures including St Michael and St George. The memorial plinth is inscribed with a dedication for the fallen of the First World War which reads IN MEMORIAM 1914 – 1918. The other faces of the plinth are incised with the names of the fallen. The top step of the base has an inscription repeating around it and this reads THINK/ AND/ THANK. The second step is simply inscribed 1939 – 1945 on one face with the names of the fallen on two of the other faces with a further face being inscribed (NAME)/ KILLED IN NORTHERN IRELAND/ 1972.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walpole St Peter War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the historical significance of the village. The memorial stands as a testament to the local community's remembrance of its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7282, 0.2234
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Walpole
- Postcode
- PE14 7NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478186 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walpole St Peter War Memorial?
- Walpole St Peter War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE14 7NS), in the parish of Walpole.
- What is Walpole St Peter War Memorial?
- Walpole St Peter War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walpole St Peter War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE14 7NS.
- Is Walpole St Peter War Memorial a listed building?
- Walpole St Peter War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Walpole St Peter War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Walpole St Peter War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walpole St Peter War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE14 7NS. It sits within the North West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.