Memorials & monuments · East of England
West Lynn War Memorial
In or near Tilney All Saints.
West Lynn 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
- King's Lynn · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the West Lynn War Memorial, the nearest railway station is King’s Lynn, which is 1.2 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for navigation is PE34 3JT.
About
West Lynn 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 1457777). 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 with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: carved from Bath stone. DESCRIPTION: West Lynn War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road, West Lynn, Norfolk. It is prominently situated on the north side of the church, by the path leading to the church entrance. It comprises a Bath stone Latin cross of octagonal section, supported by a moulded table collar at the top of the tapering octagonal shaft with moulded foot, standing atop a square plinth and three-tiered octagonal base. Modern (around 2009) slate plaques added to each of the faces of the plinth. The inscription was originally in incised lettering on the stone but has been replicated on incised plaques and reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN / OF THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 18 // (NAMES) // 1939 – 45 / (NAMES) //.
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
West Lynn War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in the East Midlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area. Its designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7514, 0.3870
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE34 3JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q62281158 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Lynn War Memorial?
- West Lynn War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE34 3JT), in the parish of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area.
- What is West Lynn War Memorial?
- West Lynn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Lynn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE34 3JT.
- When was West Lynn War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is West Lynn War Memorial a listed building?
- West Lynn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Lynn War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — West Lynn War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Lynn War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Lynn War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Lynn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE34 3JT.