Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
South Norfolk
Town
Shotesham
County
Norfolk
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
Henry Leicester Hicks of Newcastle-on-Tyne (Architect)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 5 September 1920
    Attended by:
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
20224

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Current location

Village Green
The Street
Shotesham
South Norfolk
Norfolk
NR15 1YJ
England

OS Grid Ref: TM 24631 99041
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Octagonal Cross with floriated ends, on octangonal pillar and square plinth on three octagonal steps.
Inscription
North West Face: IN PROUD REMEMBRANCE OF THE SHOTESHAM MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 -1919
Inscription legible?
no
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • SHOTESHAM 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
History
1995; INSCRIPTION IS NOT LEGIBLE DUE TO VERDIGRIS ON THE MEMORIAL Restored and listed Grade II by Historic England in 2010
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Carter Postcard Collection

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