Memorials & monuments · East of England
Whittington War Memorial
In or near Boughton.
Whittington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Whittington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1456290). 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, erected around 1920 with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: dark grey marble. DESCRIPTION: Whittington War Memorial is located in the churchyard of Christchurch, Whittington Hill, Whittington, Norfolk. It is prominently situated by the churchyard wall facing the road. It comprises a polished marble obelisk, the shaft consisting of two sections, on a tall, narrow plinth bearing inscriptions, with a two-tiered base. The inscription is incised and reads: THE GREAT WAR/ A.D. 1914 – 1918/ ERECTED/ BY THE PEOPLE OF/ WHITTINGTON/ A.D. 1919/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ WHO FELL BRAVELY/ IN DEFENCE OF THEIR COUNTRY/ (NAMES)// 1939 – 1945/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whittington War Memorial is located in the East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in armed conflicts. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5639, 0.5307
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Northwold
- Postcode
- PE33 9TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479655 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whittington War Memorial?
- Whittington War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode PE33 9TR), in the parish of Northwold.
- What is Whittington War Memorial?
- Whittington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whittington War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PE33 9TR.
- Is Whittington War Memorial a listed building?
- Whittington War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whittington War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Whittington War Memorial is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Whittington War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Whittington War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whittington War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE33 9TR. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.