Memorial
Besthorpe (Norfolk)
Besthorpe - WW1
Source: Copyright Chris Clarke
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Current Location
All Saints Church, Bunwell Road, Besthorpe, Breckland, Norfolk, NR17 2LJ, England
OS Grid Reference
TM 06545 95599
Denomination
Church of England
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 72579
- Description
- Foundation supporting a two-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a tapering rectangular sectioned plinth followed by a tapering rectangular sectioned shaft and integrated Celtic-styled wheel cross. Inscription and names incised on three faces of plinth.
- Inscription
- 6 o'clock plinth face: TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN MEMORY OF / THOSE BRAVE MEN OF BESTHORPE / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918 / (4 NAMES) // 9 o'clock plinth face: (6 NAMES) // 3 o'clock plinth face: (6 NAMES)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 16
- Died
- 16
- Information shown
- Forenames, surname
- Order of names
- Listed alphabetically by surname
Components
- Cross
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1442377
Report a Concern
- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 253734
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