NHER 63874 (Structure record) - World War One memorial with World War Two additions, Little Ellingham

World War One Memorial with World War Two Additions
Location: St Peter's Churchyard, Little Ellingham.
Type: Wheel-head Cross
Description:
The memorial is constructed from grey granite, in the form of a freestanding, rough-hewn, wheel-head cross. It is used to commemorate twelve local servicemen who died in World War One, and latterly three men who died in World War Two. It is situated on a three-stepped base, where there are “inscriptions and names on smooth, inset panels in leaded lettering” (S1). The former World War One dedication (Inscription A) is to the south face of the upper step. Listed underneath are five names on the middle step, with seven names and remaining dedication (Inscription B) on the bottom step. The latter World War Two dedication and three names (Inscription C) are on the east face of the upper step.
Proposed: Date unknown.
Designed by: Unknown
Constructed/Sculpted By: Unknown.
Cost: Unknown
Unveiled: Date unknown.
Inscription A: IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT/ WAR 1914-1918.
Inscription B: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE.
Inscription C: 1939 - 1945/ (3 NAMES).
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.
P. Beers (HES), 21 February 2020. Amended A. Henderson (HES), 13 December 2024.

November 2017. Listed. Grade II.
See Listing Description (S1), Advice Report (S2) and Consultation Report (S3) for details.
See also War Memorials On-line (S4) and War Memorials Register (S5).
P. Beers (HES), 21 February 2020.