Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
North Norfolk
Town
East Ruston
County
Norfolk
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
70227

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Current location

St Mary's Church
B1159
East Ruston
North Norfolk
Norfolk
NR12 9HN
England

OS Grid Ref: TG 36423 28674
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Celtic Cross set on a tapering plinth on which the inscription is written.
Inscription
TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF EAST RUSTON/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bristow, Reginald
Brumley, Walter
Crimmer, Cecil
Cutting, Walter
Eaton, Edward
Helsdon, John
Hemp, John
Hilling, Fred
Larkin, Charles
Pointer, Leslie
See details for all 19 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 19
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 19
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname.
    Order of information: Surname.
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • East Ruston 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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