NHER 67709 (Structure record) - World War One memorial with World War Two additions, Foulsham

World War One memorial with World War Two additions
Location: Market Hill, High Street, Foulsham
Type: Obelisk
Description: The memorial is in the form of an obelisk made of Portland stone. The obelisk is hexagonal and stands on top of a hexagonal plinth with decorative moulded cap and foot. The plinth is placed on top of a two-step base. The principal inscription is on the front face of the plinth with WW1 names on the remaining faces. The WW2 inscription is carved on a scroll on a stone step at the base of the plinth. The memorial is surrounded by railings and a kerbed pavement.
Proposed: Proposed in a public meeting on Friday 11 July 1919.
Designed By: Unknown
Constructed/Sculpted By: Unknown
Cost: Funds were raised by public subscription, amount unknown.
Unveiled: Sunday 24 October 1924 by Rear-Admiral Sir Harry Stileman KBE.
Inscription: TO/ THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THE PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919
THESE ALSO MADE THE/ SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE/ WORLD WAR 1939-1945/ (10 NAMES)
Information from Listing Description (S1) and Historic England Advice Report (S2).
See War Memorials On-line (S3) for images and the War Memorials Register (S4) for images, names and additional details.
A. Henderson (HES), 15 October 2024.

Pre-1978. Construction.
The memorial railings have changed several times prior to 1978. Originally, the memorial was surrounded by railings. The railings were removed at one point and new kerbs added. Railings were added once again to the memorial and grassed area around the monument was paved over. There is currently a paved and kerbed area around the monument and the memorial itself is surrounded by railings.
See Historic England Advice Report (S2) for further details.
A. Henderson (HES), 15 October 2024.

March 2017. 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) for further details.
See also War Memorials On-line (S3) and War Memorials Register (S4).
A. Henderson (HES), 15 October 2024.