Geldeston War Memorial
Churchyard of the Church of St Michael, Old Yarmouth Road, Geldeston, Norfolk, NR34 0LW
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1441360
- Date first listed:
- 14-Feb-2017
- List Entry Name:
- Geldeston War Memorial
- Statutory Address:
- Churchyard of the Church of St Michael, Old Yarmouth Road, Geldeston, Norfolk, NR34 0LW
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1441360
- Date first listed:
- 14-Feb-2017
- List Entry Name:
- Geldeston War Memorial
- Statutory Address 1:
- Churchyard of the Church of St Michael, Old Yarmouth Road, Geldeston, Norfolk, NR34 0LW
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Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- Churchyard of the Church of St Michael, Old Yarmouth Road, Geldeston, Norfolk, NR34 0LW
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Norfolk
- District:
- South Norfolk (District Authority)
- Parish:
- Geldeston
- National Grid Reference:
- TM3951392275
Summary
First World War memorial.
Reasons for Designation
Geldeston War Memorial is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community, and the sacrifices it has made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: an ornate and striking cross with carved decorative details including regimental badges;
* Group value: with the Church of St Michael (Grade II*).
History
The aftermath of the First World War saw the biggest single wave of public commemoration ever with tens of thousands of memorials erected across England, both as a result of the huge impact the loss of three quarters of a million British lives had on communities and the official policy of not repatriating the dead, which meant that the memorials provided the main focus of the grief felt at this great loss.
One such memorial was raised at Geldeston during the 1920s as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the members of the local community who lost their lives in the First World War.
Details
MATERIALS: limestone.
DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located within the churchyard of St Michael’s Church and it comprises a cross on an octagonal shaft. The shaft rises from an octagonal plinth which has arch-headed niches on each face. The niches have raised carvings of badges and in one is 1914 TO 1918 with carvings underneath. The plinth is set upon a four-stepped octagonal base.
On the top step under the dates is incised THEIR NAME LIVETH this is continued on the second step with FOR EVERMORE. On the other sides of the top steps are the corresponding regiments to the badges in the following order NORFOLK/ REGIMENTS, ROYAL NAVY, ROYAL/ ENGINEERS, ROYAL NAVAL RESERVES, SHERWOOD/ FORESTERS, SUFFOLK REG, ROYAL NAVAL/ AIR SERVICE. The second step is incised with the names of the fallen.
Sources
Websites
War Memorials Online, accessed 9 Nov 2016 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/151347
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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