Memorials & monuments · East of England
Weasenham War Memorial
In or near Pattesley.
Weasenham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Weasenham 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 1454124). 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, unveiled in 1920, with later addition. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is square in plan, constructed of grey granite, and takes the form of a plain cross on a tapered plinth and three-stepped base. The front (north-east) elevation of the plinth is inscribed: ‘TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE / MEN OF WEASENHAM WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918 / THEY DIED NOBLY GIVING THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR / KING AND COUNTRY / MAY THEIR NAMES NEVER BE FORGOTTEN/ (13 NAMES)’. The top step of the base is inscribed: ‘THE WORLD WAR / 1939 – 1945’ and the name of one member of the community who fell in the Second World War. The memorial stands in a prominent location at the corner of Massingham Road and School Road in Weasenham.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Weasenham War Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to honoring those who served in the armed forces. It serves as a place for reflection and remembrance for visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Weasenham War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. Its designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7645, 0.7431
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Weasenham St. Peter
- Postcode
- PE32 2FX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Official site
- weasenhamparishcouncil.norfolkparishes.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479460 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weasenham War Memorial?
- Weasenham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2FX), in the parish of Weasenham St. Peter.
- What is Weasenham War Memorial?
- Weasenham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Weasenham War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE32 2FX.
- Is Weasenham War Memorial a listed building?
- Weasenham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Weasenham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Weasenham War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Weasenham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Weasenham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weasenham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2FX. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.