Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Broadland
Town
Great Plumstead
County
Norfolk
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Dedicated
    Date: 1920
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
19816

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Current location

St Mary's Church
Church Road
Great Plumstead
Broadland
Norfolk
NR13 5AB
England

OS Grid Ref: TG 30186 09962
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
A wheel cross with a tapering plinth shaft and base.
Inscription
SACRED TO THE MEMORY/ (Names)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 ALSO OF/ (Names)/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bavin, Anthony James
Bavin, Nigel Benjamin
Burdett, Frank
Drewery, Stephen Forster
Edwards, Frank David
Henry, Walter
High, Richard
Rushbrook, Mapes Harry
Wright, Charles William
See details for all 9 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 10
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 10
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname, forename, regiment.
    Order of information: Surname.
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 2
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 2
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Surname, forename, regiment.
    Order of information: Surname.
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 850MM, height 2400MM, width 950MM
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
  • Great Plumstead War Memorial
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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