NHER 64731 (Structure record) - World War One memorial with World War Two additions, Ringstead

World War One Memorial with World War Two Additions
Location: Churchyard of the Church of St Andrew, High Street, Ringstead.
Type: Wheel-head Cross
Description:
The memorial is constructed from red granite, in the form of a freestanding Celtic cross. It is used to commemorate five parish residents who died in World War One, and latterly two residents who died in World War Two. The cross is described as polished “with a tapered shaft resting on a trapezoidal plinth and rough-hewn square granite base… on a paved platform reached by steps leading up from the pavement” (S1). There are inscriptions in leaded lettering. The former World War One dedication is to the front face of the plinth with five associated names (Inscription A). The latter World War Two dates are to a polished red granite panel on the base, along with two associated names (Inscription B).
Proposed: Date 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 A: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THE RINGSTEAD/ MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR. 1914 – 1918./ (5 NAMES)/ “HE THAT LOSETH HIS LIFE FOR/ MY SAKE SHALL FIND IT”
Inscription B: 1939–1945/ (2 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.
P. Beers (HES), 09 April 2021. Amended A. Henderson (HES), 22 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), 09 April 2021.