Memorial

Wighton Cross

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Source: Copyright Mike Peck

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Current Location

Junction of Kirgate Lane and High Street, Kirkgate Lane, Wighton, North Norfolk, Norfolk, NR23 1AL, England

TF 93990 39937

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 20267
Description: BASE SURMOUNTED BY PLINTH, TAPERING SHAFT AND FLORIATE CROSS (Greek cross fleurée), WITH A SWORD ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE SHAFT . CARVED INSCRIPTION ON THE SIDES OF THE PLINTH. CROSS IS SET WITHIN RAILINGS MOUNTED ON TO A LOW CONCRETE WALL
Inscription: AROUND TOP OF PLINTH: IN MEMORY OF THOSE FROM THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 PLINTH, 6 O'CLOCK FACE: 1915 / (NAMES) PLINTH, 3 O'CLOCK FACE: 1918 / (NAMES) PLINTH, 12 O'CLOCK FACE: 1939 - 1945 / (NAMES) PLINTH, 9 O'CLOCK FACE: 1916 - 17 / (NAMES)

Maintenance History: 1993: CROSS DAMAGED IN A STORM POST 1993: CROSS REPAIRED 2019 - CLEANED & RESTORED

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1466179

Listed Nov 2019