Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wighton War Memorial
In or near Binham.
Wighton 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
- Nearest railway station
- Wighton Halt · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Wighton War Memorial is located in North Norfolk, postcode NR23 1AL. The nearest railway station is Wighton Halt, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Wighton 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 1466179). 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: constructed of stone with iron railings set within a concrete base. DESCRIPTION: comprising an elaborate floriated cross with a diamond-shaped piercing through its centre, on a tapering four-sided shaft with a sword of sacrifice carved in relief to the front face. The shaft stands on a square plinth with a moulded cap and foot on a two-stepped base. The plinth bears inscriptions carved in relief and reads: IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918// 1915/ (NAMES)// 1916 - 17/ (NAMES)// 1918/ (NAMES)// 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES). The cross stands within an enclosure with decorative iron railings set in a concrete base.
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
Wighton War Memorial is a memorial located in the East Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9218, 0.8842
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Wighton
- Postcode
- NR23 1AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Wighton Halt — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97362691 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wighton War Memorial?
- Wighton War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR23 1AL), in the parish of Wighton.
- What is Wighton War Memorial?
- Wighton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wighton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wighton Halt, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR23 1AL.
- Is Wighton War Memorial a listed building?
- Wighton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wighton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wighton War Memorial is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wighton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wighton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wighton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wighton Halt, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR23 1AL.