Norfolk Heritage Explorer

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Clock tower, constructed as Great War memorial. Tall, carrstone and limestone on brick core; four clock faces below shingled spire. Reconstructed further north to avoid roadworks in 1989.
(S1) in file.
E. Rose (NLA), 26 September 2006.

November 2015. Listed Grade II.
This clock tower was erected in 1920 to commemorate all those from Gaywood who gave their lives during the First World War. It was designed by Mr J L Carnell of Lynn, and constructed by Messrs J Medwell and Sons. The memorial was unveiled on Sunday 6 March by Admiral Sir Reginald Constance. A tablet commemorating those who fell in the Second World War was added at a later date.
The memorial was originally positioned at the convergence of the Lynn, Wootton and Gayton Roads at approximately TF 6347 2048. It is understood that it originally stood on circular steps that formed a mini roundabout which was not an integral part of the structure. It had been removed as early as 1965.
Information from (S2).
A. Cattermole (King's Lynn UAD), 15 October 2018.

Monument Types

• CLOCK TOWER (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1920 AD to 2100 AD)
• WAR MEMORIAL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1920 AD to 2100 AD)

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