NHER 2460 (Structure record) - Medieval cross and World War One memorial

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Summary

A World War One war memorial incorporating the base of a medieval stone cross.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TF60SW
Civil Parish DOWNHAM MARKET, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

Memorial, World War One, incorporates base of medieval cross on original site.
See details and (S1) in file.
E. Rose, 6 November 1990.

March 2008. Listing Description:
Listing Description Excerpt:
"War memorial. Erected to the memory of L. H. Pratt of Ryston Hall and C. D. Prangley of Bexwell Rectory, who were killed in action in the First World War. Two square limestone plinths with inlaid marble tablets on one side, bearing inscriptions. Plain limestone cross. Between the plinths and the cross is a weathered square base with chamfered corners which probably came from an ancient cross on the site."
Information from (S2).
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current details.
A. Cattermole (NLA), 11 November 2009. Amended by H. Hamilton (HES), 8 November 2019.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1990. Noon service at tidied cross. 6 November.
  • <S2> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1393059.

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Record last edited

Mar 20 2021 10:18AM

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