Memorials & monuments · East of England
Yaxham War Memorial
In or near Garvestone.
Yaxham 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
- Nearest railway station
- Yaxham · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Yaxham War Memorial is located in Breckland, Norfolk, with the postcode NR19 1RQ. The nearest railway station is Yaxham, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Yaxham 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 1464650). 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 A First World War memorial dating from 1919, altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS: the memorial is constructed of Clipsham stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the south-west corner of the churchyard of St Peter's Chuch. It stands at 16 feet tall and is a carved stone cross under a stone hood. This stands atop an hexagonal shaft which tapers towards the base where it is supported on a plinth which itself sits atop a three-stepped base. The plinth bears the inscriptions in incised lettering. The inscription reads: A THANKOFFERING/ FOR VICTORY/ AND IN MEMORY/ OF THE BRAVE MEN/ FROM THIS PARISH/ WHO IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR ENGLAND/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE/ (NAMES)/ ALSO OF/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Yaxham War Memorial is located in Yaxham, East of England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6566, 0.9663
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Yaxham
- Postcode
- NR19 1RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Yaxham — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480209 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yaxham War Memorial?
- Yaxham War Memorial is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR19 1RQ), in the parish of Yaxham.
- What is Yaxham War Memorial?
- Yaxham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Yaxham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Yaxham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR19 1RQ.
- Is Yaxham War Memorial a listed building?
- Yaxham War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Yaxham War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Yaxham War Memorial is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Yaxham War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Yaxham War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Yaxham War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Yaxham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR19 1RQ.