Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wormegay War Memorial
In or near Shouldham Thorpe.
Wormegay War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Watlington · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Wormegay War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Watlington, located 5.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PE33 0SU, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Wormegay War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1457765). 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 Second World War additions. Portland stone Latin cross on a square plinth with three-stepped base. MATERIALS: Portland stone DESCRIPTION: Wormegay War Memorial is located on the village green adjacent to the medieval village cross remains, Castle Road, Wormegay, Norfolk. It is prominently situated in the centre of the village. It comprises a Portland stone Latin cross on an octagonal shaft with “crown” moulded collar, atop a small square plinth with circular-moulded cap, on a three-stepped base. The plinth bears the First World War inscriptions in incised and filled lettering. A separate slab bears the Second World War dedication and is placed on the steps of the base. The whole stands within a square enclosure bounded by metal corner posts connected by three rows of chains. The inscription reads THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918// (NAMES)// (NAMES)// THEIR NAME/ LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE.// ALSO/ 1939 – 1945/ (NAME).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Nar SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wormegay War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in London. It commemorates those who served in wartime, reflecting the area's historical significance and dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6785, 0.4599
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- Wormegay
- Postcode
- PE33 0SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Watlington — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479768 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wormegay War Memorial?
- Wormegay War Memorial is in Norfolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE33 0SU), in the parish of Wormegay.
- What is Wormegay War Memorial?
- Wormegay War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wormegay War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Watlington, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE33 0SU.
- Is Wormegay War Memorial a listed building?
- Wormegay War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wormegay War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wormegay War Memorial is part of the River Nar SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wormegay War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wormegay War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wormegay War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Watlington, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE33 0SU.