Memorial

Wymondham

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Current Location

Memorial is located at the junction between Town Green / Middleton Street / Vicar Street, Vicar Street, Wymondham, South Norfolk, Norfolk, NR18 0PL, England

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TG 10814 01724

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 20188
Description: Obelisk on elaborate plinth with pilaster on each corner. The whole stands on an octagonal three-stepped base the corners of which are chamfered. At these corners are low inscription stones carrying the names of the fallen from WW2. Cross on 6 o'clock face. Wreaths on each face and scrolls at foot of each corner and half-way up column. The pedestal bears the First World War names in incised and black painted lettering. The dedication is carved in relief around the bottom of the pedestal, and the Second World War inscription has been added to the low stones around the base in incised and black painted lettering. The dedicatory inscriptions are carved in relief with the names incised and painted.
Inscription: 6 o'clock Face: IN HONOURED MEMORY/ (35 names) 1939 - 1945/ (12 names) 3 o'clock Face: THE MEN OF WYMONDHAM/ (36 names) 1939 - 1945/ (12 names) 12 o'clock Face: WHO FELL IN/ (36 names) 1939 - 1945/ (9 names) 9 o'clock Face: THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ (36 names) 1939 - 1945/ (12 names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 143
Died: 143
Information shown: forename initial(s), surname
Order of names: alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 42
Died: 42
Information shown: forename initial (s), surname
Order of names: alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War - civilians
Number Commemorated: 3
Died: 3
Information shown: surname, forename initial(s)

History

Costs: £300 to £500 cost estimate

Ceremonies

Unveiled

24th July 1921

Major H L Cautley OBE and other dignitaries

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Wymondham

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