Where is War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret?

War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR29 3JX), in the parish of Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby.

How do I get to War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret?

The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR29 3JX.

Is War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret a listed building?

War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret free to visit?

Yes, War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret is free to enter.

How do I get to War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret?

The nearest railway station is Great Yarmouth, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR29 3JX.

Memorials & monuments · East of England

War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret

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Free admission

War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Great Yarmouth · 7.1 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret is located at postcode NR29 3JX, approximately 7.1 km from Great Yarmouth railway station. Entry is free.

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War memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1455453). 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 The war memorial stands in a triangular gravelled area to the eastern end of the green in the junction of Cromer Road, North Road, and Station Street. It comprises a dressed grey granite wheel-head cross standing on a pedestal. The pedestal has a moulded cap and two-stage foot, and chamfered corners, and stands on an octagonal base. The pedestal bears the inscriptions in applied metal lettering. The principal dedicatory inscription to the front face of the pedestal reads TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND/ IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE SAILORS AND SOLDIERS/ OF/ ORMESBY ST MARGARET/ ORMESBY ST MICHAEL/ SCRATBY AND CALIFORNIA/ WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ AND/ 1939 – 1945. The commemorated First World War names are listed on the other faces, whilst the Second World War casualty names are recorded on the chamfered faces of the upper stage of the pedestal foot.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

The Ormesby War Memorial is a Celtic cross dedicated to the memory of local soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and II. It features the names of those who served and died, commemorating their sacrifice for their country.

Place summary

The war memorial cross at Ormesby St Margaret is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its design reflects the significance of remembrance in the local community.

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Coordinates: 52.6729, 1.6904
County: Norfolk
District: Great Yarmouth
Parish: Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby
Postcode: NR29 3JX
Parliamentary constituency: Great Yarmouth
Nearest railway station: Great Yarmouth — 7.1 km
Official site: www.roll-of-honour.com

Sources

wikidata: Q66479584 (CC0)

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