Great Bircham St Marys Church
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Norfolk12
N 52° 51.702 E 000° 37.698
31U E 340338 N 5859520
This is an early 14th Century Church,in the Village of Great Bircham
with a section for CWGC Graves .
Waymark Code: WM3H38
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/06/2008
Views: 7
During the Second world war the south east corner of this church yard was used for the Graves of those who fell in the war mainly Pilots and navigators, there are 66 air force gravestones including those from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, Who flew from the nearby Airfield, There is also 1 WAAF headstone and in the far corner stand the graves of 11 german pilots, who were found on the shores.
This was also the First Grave yard to have a Cross of Sacrifice , unveiled by King George on the 14th July 1946.
Name of church or churchyard: St Mary The Virgin, Great Bircham
Approximate Size: Large (100+)
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