NHER 67724 (Structure record) - World War One memorial with World War Two additions, Fincham

World War One memorial with World War Two additions
Location: St Martin’s Churchyard, High Street, Fincham
Type: Latin Cross
Description: The memorial is in the form of a Latin cross made of Portland stone. There is a carved relief of a Sword of Sacrifice on the cross face. The cross is placed on a square pillar with a moulded foot, which sits atop a two-step plinth on top of a square base. The pillar is gabled with decorative detailing and finials. The main inscription is placed on the south face of the pillar, with names listed on the east and west faces. The north face holds the additional WW2 inscription. The memorial is surrounded by four metal posts connecting by chains.
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. The memorial was extant by June 1920. Additional research required.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD,/ AND IN AFFECTIONATE AND/ GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH,/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918
1939-1945/ (5 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.

2012. Restoration.
The memorial was restored around 2012. See Historic England Advice Report (S2) for further details.
A. Henderson (HES), 18 November 2024.

2013. Part Replacement.
The chains that connected the four posts surrounding the memorial were stolen in June 2013 and replaced. See Historic England Advice Report (S2) for further details.
A. Henderson (HES), 18 November 2024.

July 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.