Memorial

Wimbotsham and Stow Bardolph

Wimbotsham and Stow Bardolph - Cross

Source: John Bastock

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Current Location

Cross located on the Village Green, adjacent to Church Road., Wimbotsham and Stow Bardolph Cross, Church Road, Wimbotsham, Kings Lynn And West Norfolk, Norfolk, PE34 3QG, England

OS Grid Reference

TF 61978 05131

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 106230
Description: Foundation stone, supporting rough-hewn granite components comprising, a single-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a rectangular sectioned, tapering plinth and rectangular sectioned, tapering shaft with integrated wheel cross. Sword in relief on front face of cross. Pinned-lead lettering and numerals form the inscription and names text on smoothened areas of the cross, plinth and base step. The whole memorial is surrounded by a gravelled area and enclosed by a metal fence.
Inscription: Base of shaft; GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 / SACRED TO THE / MEMORY OF THE / GALLANT FALLEN / FROM / WIMBOTSHAM AND / STOW BARDOLPH. E. // Plinth: (18 NAMES in two columns) // Base step: WORLD WAR - 1939 - 1945 / (3 NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 18
Died: 18
Information shown: Forename, initial, surname
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 3
Died: 3
Information shown: Forename initials, surname
Order of names: Listed alphabetically by surname

History

Maker(s)

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1456865

Lettering

Made from: Lead

Condition: Good