Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wellingham War Memorial
In or near Pattesley.
Wellingham 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
Wellingham 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 1465224). 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 A First World War memorial dating from around 1920. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed from grey granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands in the churchyard of St Andrew's Church, and is prominently situated in the southern end of the churchyard, close to the road. It consists of a wheel-head cross with Celtic style strap work carvings at its head, on a plain, slightly tapering shaft, atop a plinth of two tiers. The inscription is in leaded lettering and reads: FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
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
Wellingham War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7653, 0.7718
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Wellingham
- Postcode
- PE32 2TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q66050714 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wellingham War Memorial?
- Wellingham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE32 2TH), in the parish of Wellingham.
- What is Wellingham War Memorial?
- Wellingham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wellingham War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE32 2TH.
- When was Wellingham War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Wellingham War Memorial a listed building?
- Wellingham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wellingham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wellingham War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wellingham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wellingham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wellingham War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE32 2TH. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.