NHER 63899 (Structure record) - World War One memorial with World War Two additions, Potter Heigham

World War One Memorial with World War Two Additions
Location: St Nicholas Churchyard, Church Lane, Potter Heigham.
Type: Latin Cross
Description:
The memorial is constructed from granite, in the form of a freestanding, rock-faced, Latin cross. It is used to commemorate seven local servicemen who died in World War One, along with an additional serviceman who drowned when on leave; and latterly three local servicemen who died in World War Two. It is described as “standing on a trapezoidal plinth. This has polished surfaces on three of its four sides for leaded inscriptions. A single-step base supports the plinth, and the whole structure stands on a concrete foundation” (S1). There are inscriptions and names on the plinth in leaded lettering. The former World War One dedication (Inscription A) is to the east face, and continues the same side to the base below (Inscription B) (S5). The World War One dates (Inscription C) along with the associated seven names is to the south face, followed by the eighth additional name and cause of death (Inscription D). The latter World War Two dedication (Inscription E) along with the three associated names is to the north face.
Proposed: Date unknown.
Designed by: Unknown
Constructed/Sculpted By: Unknown.
Cost: Unknown
Unveiled: Erected in 1919.
Inscription A: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ THE GIVER OF VICTORY/ THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED A.D.1919/ IN SACRED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ AND WHOSE NAMES ARE HEREON INSCRIBED/ AND IN HONOUR OF/ ALL WHO SERVED IN THE FORCES/ ON LAND OR SEA.
Inscription B: THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ ECCLUS 44.14 (S5).
Inscription C: 1914 – 1918.
Inscription D: ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED/ WHEN ON LEAVE.
Inscription E: 1939 – 1945/ WORLD WAR.
Information from Listing Description (S1) and Historic England Advice Report (S2).
See War Memorials On-line (S4) for images, and War Memorials Register (S5) and Roll of Honour (S6) for images, names and additional details.
P. Beers (HES), 16 April 2020. Amended A. Henderson (HES), 7 January 2025.

April 2018. Listed. Grade II.
See Listing Description (S1), Advice Report (S2) and Consultation Report (S3) for details.
See also War Memorials On-line (S4) and War Memorials Register (S5).
P. Beers (HES), 16 April 2020.