Memorials & monuments · East of England
Wroxham War Memorial
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Wroxham 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
- Hoveton and Wroxham · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Wroxham War Memorial is located in Broadland, Norfolk, with the postcode NR12 8SD. The nearest railway station is Hoveton and Wroxham, which is 1.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Wroxham 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 1458923). 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, approximately 1920. MATERIALS: grey granite. DESCRIPTION: Wroxham War Memorial is located at the roadside of Norwich Road (A1151) at the junction with Church Lane, Wroxham, Norfolk. It is prominently situated facing the corner of Church Lane and the Norwich Road. It comprises a small floriated cross with Celtic-inspired strap work incised on the face atop a shaft. The top half of the shaft also features strap work, and the inscription is incised on the lower half of the shaft. It stands on an elegant two-tiered, moulded foot atop a simple square base. The inscription is incised and painted and reads IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THE GLORIOUS DEAD / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / AT SEA, ON LAND AND IN THE AIR / FIGHTING FOR / GOD, KING AND EMPIRE, / 1914 – 1918 / (NAMES) / 1939 – 1945 / (NAMES). A further inscription on the base reads THIS CROSS IS GIVEN TO THE VILLAGE OF WROXHAM IN LOVING MEMORY OF LT ARTHUR WILLIAM PASSMORE / WHO FELL IN ACTION NEAR HULLOCH, FRANCE APRIL 5TH 1916.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wroxham War Memorial is located in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7067, 1.4014
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Broadland
- Parish
- Wroxham
- Postcode
- NR12 8SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Nearest railway station
- Hoveton and Wroxham — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479894 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wroxham War Memorial?
- Wroxham War Memorial is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR12 8SD), in the parish of Wroxham.
- What is Wroxham War Memorial?
- Wroxham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wroxham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hoveton and Wroxham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR12 8SD.
- Is Wroxham War Memorial a listed building?
- Wroxham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wroxham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wroxham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wroxham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hoveton and Wroxham, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR12 8SD.