NHER 66749 (Structure record) - World War One memorial with World War Two additions, East Raynham

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Summary

A World War One memorial with World War Two additions commemorating the fallen of the parish of East Raynham. The memorial is in the form of a Latin cross made of Portland stone. It was unveiled on 30 July 1920.

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Location

Map sheet TF82NE
Civil Parish RAYNHAM, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

World War One memorial with World War Two additions
Location: St Mary’s Churchyard, Raynham Park, East Raynham
Type: Latin Cross
Description: The memorial is in the form of a Latin cross made of Portland stone. The cross is placed on an orb which sits atop an octagonal shaft. The shaft is placed on a four-sided plinth on top of a three-step base. The original inscription is placed on the west and east faces of the plinth. The WW2 names are placed on the south face.
Proposed: Unknown
Designed By: Unknown
Constructed/Sculpted By: Unknown
Cost: Unknown
Unveiled: 30 July 1920 by Lady Agnus Durham and dedicated by the Right Reverend Bishop Hamlyn.
Inscription: IN LASTING MEMORY OF/ (12 NAMES)/ 1914 – 1918/ (1 NAME)
"GREATER LOVE HATH/ NO MAN THAN THIS"
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.
A. Henderson (HES), 25 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), 25 November 2024.

  • <S1> Designation: Historic England. National Heritage List for England. List Entry 1442341.
  • <S2> Designation: Historic England. 2007-present. National Heritage List for England Advice Report. Advice Report. Case Number 1447855.
  • <S3> Designation: Historic England. 2011-2018. National Heritage List for England Consultation Report. Consultation Report. Case Number 1447855.
  • <S4> Website: War Memorials Trust. 2014 - 2024. War Memorials Online. https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk. 15 January 2024. Reference WMO/104055.
  • <S5> Website: Imperial War Museums. ?-2020. War Memorials Register. https://www.iwm.org.uk/memorials. 2020. WM Reference 19988.

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Record last edited

Nov 25 2024 5:16PM

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