Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
South Norfolk
Town
Seething
County
Norfolk
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
20234

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Current location

Junction of School Road and Seething Road
Seething
South Norfolk
Norfolk
NR15 1DL
England

OS Grid Ref: TM 31957 97766
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Small Celtic Cross mounted on octagonal pillar, rectangular plinth and square base built of regular stone blocks. Inscription in black lettering on three faces of the plinth.
Inscription
Side 1: IN MEMORY OF / THE SEETHING MEN / WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / (Names) / LET THOSE WHO COME AFTER THEM / FORGET NOT THEIR NAMES. // Side 2: IN MEMORY OF / THE MUNDHAM & / SEETHING MEN / WHO FELL IN THE / SECOND WORLD / WAR 1939 - 1945 / (Names) / "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM." // Side 3: 1914 - 1918 / (Names) / REMEMBER THEM //
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Bale, William C
Bird, John
Bligh, Alfred
Knights, William
Riches, Herbert
See details for all 5 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, regiment, forename
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 4
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 4
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenams, surname, unit
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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