Memorial

Eaton

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Current Location

On A11 road, 2 miles out of Norwich, Newmarket Road, Eaton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6AP, England

OS Grid Reference

TG 20604 06483

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 54343
Description: The cross stands on a block of stone, upon the four faces of which, are inscribed names. The cross which is of white Portland stone has a moulded foot and is faced on the north side with a bronze sword, just under three metres in length. The height of the memorial being over 6 metres. The base proper is 4 and a half metres square.
Inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE BELONGING TO THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 (Exact line spacing unknown)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 107
Died: 107
Information shown: surname,rank, decorations
Order of names: surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 33
Died: 33
Information shown: surname,rank, regiment/service
Order of names: surname

History

Maker(s): Sir Reginald Blomfield RA, Designer
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: 2005: Cleaning and minor restoration completed. 2000: Memorial weathered and affected by lichen. Bronze sword suffering corrosion. Local residents association trying to raise funds for repair.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

1st May 1921

Lord Mayor of Norwich

Dedicated

1st May 1921

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Rededicated

07th Nov 1948

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

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Eaton

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Eaton

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

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