NHER 64742 (Structure record) - World War One memorial, Limpenhoe, Cantley
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Protected Status/Designation
Location
| Map sheet | TG30SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANTLEY, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
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World War One Memorial
Location: St Botolph's Churchyard, Church Road, Limpenhoe.
Description:
The memorial is constructed from grey granite, in the form of a freestanding, rough-hewn, wheel-head cross. It is used to commemorate six local servicemen who died in World War One. It has been described as approximately “7ft tall… on a plinth with single-stepped base” (S1). There is an inscription on the plinth in incised lettering.
Proposed: Date unknown.
Constructed/Sculpted By: Unknown.
Unveiled: Erected around 1920.
Inscription: THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919/ IN LOVING MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ REST ETERNAL GRANT UNTO THEM O LORD.
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), 07 June 2021.
2014. Restoration.
The memorial underwent centenary restoration works which was completed by the time it was re-dedicated.
Restored By: Mason, C. Smith of Great Yarmouth.
Unveiled: Re-dedicated on 10 August 2014.
See Listing Description (S1) and 2014 news article (S6).
P. Beers (HES), 07 June 2021.
March 2018. 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), 07 June 2021.
Associated Sources (6)
- <S1> SNF48662 Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1453787.
- <S2> SNF98376 Designation: Historic England. 2007-present. National Heritage List for England Advice Report. Advice Report. Case Number 1447196.
- <S3> SNF98273 Designation: Historic England. 2011-2018. National Heritage List for England Consultation Report. Consultation Report. Case Number 1447196.
- <S4> SNF100208 Website: War Memorials Trust. 2014 - 2024. War Memorials Online. https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk. 15 January 2024. Reference WMO/148717 [Accessed 07 June 2021].
- <S5> SNF100358 Website: Imperial War Museums. ?-2020. War Memorials Register. https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials. 2020. WM Reference 19693 [Accessed 07 June 2021].
- <S6> SNF101234 Web Article: Eastern Daily Press. 2014. Limpenhoe villagers’ research the focus of poignant WW1 service. https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/limpenhoe-villagers-research-the-focus-of-poignant-ww1-service-689876. 07 June 2021.
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Record last edited
Dec 22 2021 5:38PM