Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Waveney
Town
Henstead with Hulver
County
Suffolk
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 29 February 1920
    Attended by: Rev. T. E. Cattell (Rector)
  • Dedicated
    Date: 29.2.1920
    Attended by: Re. T. E. Cattell (Rector)
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
4966

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Current location

New burial ground opposite side of road to church
St. Mary's Church
Church Road
Henstead with Hulver
Waveney
Suffolk
NR34 7LD
England

OS Grid Ref: TM 48845 86089
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Latin cross on two square blocks on two octagonal steps. World War II inscription on a plaque resting against steps
Inscription
(North face): THE / GREAT / WAR / HENSTEAD AND HULVER / ROLL OF HONOUR / THOSE WHO MADE THE / SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR / KING AND COUNTRY /R.I.P. // (South, West and East faces): (NAMES) // (WW2 plaque): SECOND WORLD WAR /1939 - 1945 / (NAMES) //
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Battley, James
Briggs, John T
Buckingham, Dennis
Button, Lewis
Button, Walter S
Eagle, Ernest
Howes, William
Kirby, Ernest
Long, Arthur J
Salter, Laurence M
See details for all 14 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 3
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 3
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: forename, initial, surname
    Order of information: forename, surname
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 11
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 11
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, initial, surname
    Order of information: surname, forename
Components
  • Memorial
    Measurements: depth base, height 4572 mm, width 762 mm
    Materials: Stone - Clipsham
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
PCC

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