NHER 67714 (Structure record) - World War One memorial with later additions, Longham

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Summary

A World War One memorial with additions from later conflicts commemorating the servicemen of Longham. The memorial is in the form of an obelisk made of marble. It was constructed between 1919 and 1939.

Protected Status/Designation

Location

Map sheet TF91NW
Civil Parish LONGHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

World War One memorial with later additions, Longham
Location: Longham War Memorial, St Andrew and St Peter’s Churchyard, Longham
Type: Obelisk
Description: The memorial is in the form of an obelisk made of marble. The obelisk sits on top of a square plinth placed on a single step. Beneath the single step of marble there is another step of a different stone. The WW1 inscription is placed on the east face of the plinth with a later addition on the west face for other conflicts.
Proposed: Unknown
Designed By: Unknown
Constructed/Sculpted By: Unknown
Cost: Unknown
Unveiled: Assumed planned and erected between 1919 and 1939.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / (NAMES) / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918. / ERECTED BY THE PARISHONERS.
AND ALL / THOSE WHO HAVE / FALLEN IN OTHER / CONFLICTS.
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), 24 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) and Consultation Report (S3) for further details.
See also War Memorials On-line (S4) and War Memorials Register (S5).
A. Henderson (HES), 24 October 2024.

  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1444627.
  • <S2> Designation: Historic England. 2007-present. National Heritage List for England Advice Report. Advice Report. Case Number 1443723.
  • <S3> Designation: Historic England. 2011-2018. National Heritage List for England Consultation Report. Consultation Report. Case Number 1443723.
  • <S4> Website: War Memorials Trust. 2014 - 2024. War Memorials Online. https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk. 15 January 2024. Reference WMO/253706.
  • <S5> Website: Imperial War Museums. ?-2020. War Memorials Register. https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials. 2020. WM Reference 56254.

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Record last edited

Oct 24 2024 3:43PM

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