Memorial

Bressingham WW1 and WW2 Memorial

Bressingham Memorial Full View

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Current Location

On the corner of High Road and School Road, Corner of High Road and School Road, Bressingham, South Norfolk, Norfolk, IP22 2AT, England

TM 08002 81515

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 56458
Description: Obelisk with ornamental wreath with dates 1914 -19 superimposed on front face toward top. Stands on vertical rectangular plinth. The whole stands on two-tier inward stepped base. All lettering is in black. The surrounding area is defined by paving slabs. Dedication at top of rectangular foundation is followed by names in single column beneath. Biblical quotation on top stone of base. WW2 dedication and names on unrecessed bottom stone of base.
Inscription: North Face: 1914/ 19/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF BRESSINGHAM/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ (Names)/ GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS/ THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS/ FRIENDS/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names) West Face: WE WILL/ REMEMBER/ THEM

Obelisk

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plinth

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good