NHER 63943 (Structure record) - World War One memorial with World War Two additions, Weasenham All Saints

World War One Memorial with World War Two Additions
Location: Junction of Massingham Road and School Road, Weasenham.
Type: Cross
Description:
The memorial is constructed from grey granite, in the form of a freestanding plain cross. It is used to commemorate the local community members of Weasenham All Saints and Weasenham St Peters, thirteen of which died in World War One, and one of which died in World War Two. It is described as “square in plan… on a tapered plinth and three-stepped base” (S1). There are inscriptions in incised lettering. The former World War One dedication is to the north-east face of the plinth, with thirteen associated names including rank (Inscription A). The latter World War Two dedication is to the south-east riser of the upper step (S4, photograph), along with the single associated name including rank (Inscription B).
Proposed: Date unknown.
Designed by: Unknown
Constructed/Sculpted By: Unknown.
Cost: Unknown
Unveiled: August 1920 by the Dowager Countess of Leicester.
Inscription A: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF WEASENHAM WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918/ THEY DIED NOBLY GIVING THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR/ KING AND COUNTRY/ MAY THEIR NAMES NEVER BE FORGOTTEN/ (13 NAMES).
Inscription B: THE WORLD WAR / 1939 – 1945.
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.
P. Beers (HES), 17 October 2020. Amended A. Henderson (HES), 17 January 2025.

February 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), 17 October 2020.