NHER 67723 (Structure record) - World War One memorial with World War Two additions, West Dereham

World War One memorial with World War Two additions
Location: St Andrew’s Churchyard, Saint Andrew’s Walk, West Dereham
Type: Celtic Cross
Description: The memorial is in the form of a Celtic cross made of granite. There is a Sword of Sacrifice carved in relief on the front face of the cross, pointing downwards. The cross stands on a plinth, which is atop a single step. Beneath the single step is one step of granite setts. The memorial is surrounded by four posts connected by an iron railing. The main inscription is placed on the base of the cross, with the plinth holding the names from WW1. An additional granite slab was placed against the memorial following WW2.
Proposed: Unknown
Designed By: Unknown
Constructed/Sculpted By: Unknown
Cost: Unknown
Unveiled: Assumed planned and erected around 1920, when the majority of Norfolk’s war memorials were commissioned. Additional research required.
Inscription: GREAT WAR. / 1914 – 1919. / SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF THE / GALLANT FALLEN / FROM THIS PARISH
1939 – 1945 /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.
A. Henderson (HES), 18 November 2024.

June 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), 18 November 2024.