Memorial

Hingham

St Andrews Church Cross WW1 and WW2 Hingham

Source: Copyright Colin Fakes

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Current Location

St Andrews Church, Church Street, Hingham, South Norfolk, Norfolk, NR9 4HL, England

TG 02175 02126

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 19995
Description: Celtic wheel cross on rectangular two stepped base . Inscription on the front face of the cross and base and on one side. Further part of the dedication on the wheel of the cross . The face of the top part of the cross has a Greek key pattern incised , The names are incised and coloured black .
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: (names ) / IN MEMORY OF / THE HINGHAM MEN WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1919/ 12 o'clock face: IN MEMORY OF / THE HINGHAM MEN / WHO FELL IN THE WORLD WAR / 1939 - 1945 / (names) on wheel of cross : FOR GOD AND KING

Maintenance History: MEMORIAL IS SOUND BUT INSCRIPTIONS WEARING BADLY - WW2 NAMES VIRTUALLY ILLEGIBLE (DECEMBER 1992) Possibly names have been repaired , WW1 names are clear and legible (2019)

Cross

Height: 3300MM

Width: 2200MM

Depth: 2200MM

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1450611

Date first listed: 30-Oct-2017