Memorial

Alburgh Cross - WW1 And WW2

Alburgh Cross

Source: Copyright Helen Steed

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Current Location

In the churchyard of All Saints' Church, Church Road, Alburgh, South Norfolk, Norfolk, IP20 0DA, England

TM 26765 87322

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 56426
Description: Latin cross on three tier inward stepped base. Surrounded by four small corner posts which are joined by chains and the area enclosed is gravel covered. All lettering in black. Front of cross shows WW1 dedication while front of three tiers shows names in random order. Three tier base on right side contains WW2 dedication, names and inscription.
Inscription: Front face, on cross: SACRED / TO THE MEMORY / OF THE BRAVE ALBURGH MEN / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918 // Front face, on plinth: (Names) // Right face, on plinth: (Names) / IN SACRED MEMORY / OF THE MEN FROM THIS PARISH / WHO FELL IN THE WORLD WAR / 1939 - 1945 / (Names) / AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.//

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1429190

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1429190 (accessed 07/05/2026)