Memorial
Colkirk - WW1 And WW2
Current Location
Fakenham Road And East Raynham Road, Colkirk, Breckland, Norfolk, NR21 7NR, England
OS Grid Reference
TF 91916 26469
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Obelisk
- WMR Reference Number
- 19965
- Description
- Four stepped base surmounted by a plinth and obelisk. Inscription placed on the front face of the obelisk and on a carved scroll on the side of the plinth. Flower holder placed at the foot of the obelisk. Wreath carved in bas relief on the front face of the obelisk.
- Inscription
- 6 O'CLOCK FACE: TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / IN / LOVING MEMORY OF / OUR MEN / WHO FELL IN THE WAR / 1914 - 1919 / (NAMES) FLOWER HOLDER: LEST / WE / FORGET
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 16
- Died
- 16
- Information shown
- surname
- Order of names
- surname
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Number Commemorated
- 1
- Died
- 1
- Maintenance History
- 2006: The custodians of the memorial applied for funding to repair the memorial through the English Heritage/Wolfson Foundation War Memorial Trust Grant Scheme Proposed work includes replacing concrete slabs and shingle, re-erect posts and chain
Components
- Obelisk
Height: C 3000MM
Width: C 2500MM
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
- Obelisk
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1393063
Date first listed: 11-Mar-2008