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    Memorial

    Hempnall WW1 and WW2

    Hempnall WW1 and WW2

    Source: Copyright Mike Peck

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    Current Location

    Broaden Lane/ The Street, Hempnall, South Norfolk, Norfolk, NR15 2LU, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TM2367794768

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    72608
    Description
    Wheel cross set on a tapering shaft on which is carved a wreath. This surmounts a tapering plinth and a basr of rough hewn stones. The memorial is set on a gravel surround with small posts at each corner and attached chain link.
    Inscription
    TO / THE GLORY/ OF GOD/ 1914-1918/ (Names)/ TO THE GLORY OF/ GOD/ 1939-1945/ (Names). On one of the small posts: COMMEMORATION/ OF THE/ KING’S/ SILVER JUBILEE/ 1935.
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    21
    Died
    21
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    5
    Died
    5

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1443914

    • https://thegreatbritainguide.com/place/hempnall-war-memorial/ Shows second side of names