Memorials & monuments · East of England
Whissonett War Memorial
In or near Pattesley.
Whissonett 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
Whissonett 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 1456090). 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, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War. DESCRIPTION: Whissonsett War Memorial is located in the churchyard of St Mary’s Church, High Street, Whissonsett, Norfolk. It is prominently situated by the churchyard path leading to the church porch. It comprises a stone Latin cross on an octagonal shaft with moulded foot and shield of St George in relief to the front, on a four-sided plinth with heavily notched upper corners, on a two-tiered base and concrete foundation. The plinth bears the First World War inscriptions and the upper tier of the base bears the Second World War inscription. The inscription reads: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED/ MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF WHISSONSETT/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ (NAMES)// THEIR NAME/ LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE// 1939 – 1945/ (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
Whissonett War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7733, 0.8434
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Whissonsett
- Postcode
- NR20 5AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479633 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whissonett War Memorial?
- Whissonett War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR20 5AE), in the parish of Whissonsett.
- What is Whissonett War Memorial?
- Whissonett War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whissonett War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode NR20 5AE.
- Is Whissonett War Memorial a listed building?
- Whissonett War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whissonett War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Whissonett War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Whissonett War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Whissonett War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whissonett War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NR20 5AE. It sits within the Mid Norfolk parliamentary constituency.