NHER 64725 (Structure record) - World War One memorial with World War Two additions, Scole

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Summary

World War One memorial with World War Two additions, constructed from Portland stone, in the form of a freestanding 3.6m tall Latin cross. This memorial was made by Messrs Wippell of Charing Cross, London, and erected in January 1921. It is used to commemorate thirteen local servicemen who died in World War One, and latterly seven men who died in World War Two. The memorial was Listed Grade II in August 2018.

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Location

Map sheet TM17NE
Civil Parish SCOLE, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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World War One Memorial with World War Two Additions
Location: Bungay Road, Junction with Norwich Road, Scole.
Type: Latin Cross
Description:
The memorial is constructed from Portland stone, in the form of a freestanding 3.6m tall Latin cross . It is used to commemorate thirteen local servicemen who died in World War One, and latterly seven men who died in World War Two. It is described “with chamfered edges on a three-tiered octagonal base, also with chamfered edges” set “within a low post and chain enclosure on three sides” (S1). There are inscriptions on the base in incised, and blacked lettering. The former World War One dedication starts to the front, on the top tier (Inscription A), with thirteen associated names across the middle tier, and ends on the bottom tier (Inscription B). The latter World War Two dedication starts to the back with associated names, one to the top tier, and six across the middle tier, and ends on the bottom tier (the position of inscriptions identified from S4 photographs).
Proposed: Date unknown.
Designed by: Messrs Wippell of Charing Cross, London
Constructed/Sculpted By: Messrs Wippell of Charing Cross, London
Cost: Around £160
Unveiled: 23 January 1921 by Lord Playfair and dedicated by the Reverend W. W. White.
Inscription A: IN GLORIOUS MEMORY OF.
Inscription B: WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”.
Information from Listing Description (S1) and Historic England Advice Report (S2).
See War Memorials On-line (S4) for images.
P. Beers (HES), 02 April 2021. Amended A. Henderson (HES), 22 January 2025.

August 2018. Listed. Grade II.
See Listing Description (S1), Advice Report (S2) and Consultation Report (S3) for details.
See also War Memorials On-line (S4).
P. Beers (HES), 02 April 2021.

  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1458811.
  • <S2> Designation: Historic England. 2007-present. National Heritage List for England Advice Report. Advice Report. Case Number 1446806.
  • <S3> Designation: Historic England. 2011-2018. National Heritage List for England Consultation Report. Consultation Report. Case Number 1446806.
  • <S4> Website: War Memorials Trust. 2014 - 2024. War Memorials Online. https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk. 15 January 2024. Reference WMO/259613 [Accessed 02 April 2021].

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Jan 22 2025 11:32AM

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