NHER 63857 (Structure record) - World War One memorial, Glandford and Bayfield

World War One memorial
Location: c30m north-west of St Martin’s Church, Mill Cottages, Glandford
Type: Latin Cross
Description: The memorial is in the form of a Latin cross made of granite. The cross has a depiction of the crucifixion with the figure of Christ carved in the round making the sign of blessing. The cross is placed on top of a four-step square base. The inscription is placed on the second step of the base. No names are listed on the inscription; Glandford was thought to be a ‘Thankful Village’ where all enlisted soldiers returned following the war, however, one local soldier has been identified to have died during WW1.
At some point, the original cross was blown over and damaged. A replica cross was erected and the surviving original parts moved to the ruined Church of St Margaret.
Proposed: Unknown
Designed By: Unknown
Constructed/Sculpted By: Unknown
Cost: Unknown
Unveiled: Assumed planned and erected around 1920, when the majority of Norfolk’s war memorials were commissioned. Additional research required.
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF ALL THOSEWHO GAVE/ UP THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND/ COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-18/ HOLY JESU HAVE MERCY ON THEIR SOULS
Information from Listing Description (S1) and Historic England Advice Report (S2).
See War Memorials On-line (S4) for images and the War Memorials Register (S5) for images, names and additional details.
A. Henderson (HES), 6 December 2024.

July 2018. Listed. Grade II.
Details as summarized above.
Please consult the National Heritage List for England (S1) for the current listing details.
See Historic England Advice Report (S2) and Consultation Report (S3) for further details.
See also War Memorials On-line (S4) and War Memorials Register (S5).
A. Henderson (HES), 6 December 2024.