NHER 67717 (Structure) - World War One Memorial with World War Two additions, Nordelph

World War One Memorial with World War Two additions
Location: Outside Village Hall, Birchfield Road, Nordelph
Type: Celtic Cross
Description: The memorial is in the form of a Celtic cross made of grey granite. The cross is approximately 1.5 metres tall with a decorative carving of a Sword of Sacrifice on the front face. The cross is placed on a plinth on top of a single-step base. The WW1 inscription is placed on the plinth, with a WW2 addition on the cross shaft. The memorial is surrounded by seven posts that are connected by a chain.
Proposed: Unknown
Designed By: Unknown
Constructed/Sculpted By: Unknown
Cost: Unknown but funded through public subscription
Unveiled: 1923 by Reverend Dr E. E. Bradford DD
Inscription: THEY DIED THAT / WE MIGHT LIVE /1914 – 1918 / (NAMES)
1939 – 1945 / (NAME)
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), 30 October 2024.

2016. Restoration.
The memorial was renovated in 2016 following a grant from the War Memorials Trust. See Historic England Advice Report (S2) and War Memorials Trust (S6) for further details.
A. Henderson (HES), 30 October 2024.

March 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), 30 October 2024.