Memorial

Overstrand

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Current Location

St Martins Churchyard, Cromer Rd (B1159), Overstrand, North Norfolk, Norfolk, NR27 0NT, England

TG 24048 40753

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 56347
Description: Five-sided base surmounted by two five-sided steps and plinth, tapering shaft and wheeled stone cross. Inscription carved into the stone on the sides of he plinth and steps
Inscription: Front face: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND TO KEEP/ IN REMEMBRANCE THE/ MEN OF OVERSTRAND/ WHO GAVE THIER LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY/ DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FIRENDS./ 1939 - 1945 Other faces: (Names)

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good