NHER 63879 (Structure record) - World War One memorial with World War Two dedication, Little Fransham, Fransham

World War One Memorial
Location: St Mary's Churchyard, Station Road, Little Fransham.
Type: Obelisk
Description:
The memorial is constructed from limestone, in the form of a freestanding obelisk. It is used to commemorate five local servicemen who died in service during World War One, and latterly further dedicated in gratitude for the safe return of all who served from the parish during World War Two. It is described as having a “moulded foot, rising from a tapering, four-sided plinth surmounting a three-stepped base” (S1). There are inscriptions and names in incised lettering on the plinth. The former World War One dedication (Inscription A) on the south face, and the latter World War Two dedication (Inscription B) on the east face.
Proposed: Date unknown.
Designed by: Unknown
Constructed/Sculpted By: Unknown.
Cost: Unknown
Unveiled: Date unknown.
Inscription A: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ (5 NAMES).
Inscription B: 1939 – 1945./ THANKS BE TO GOD/ FOR THE SAFE RETURN/ OF ALL WHO SERVED/ FROM THIS PLACE.
Information from Listing Description (S1) and Historic England Advice Report (S2).
See War Memorials On-line (S4) for images and the volunteer website (S5) for images, names and additional details.
P. Beers (HES), 09 March 2020. Amended A. Henderson (HES), 3 January 2025.

January 2018. Listed. Grade II.
See Listing Description (S1), Advice Report (S2) and Consultation Report (S3) for details.
See also War Memorials On-line (S4).
P. Beers (HES), 09 March 2020.