Summary
First World War memorial, circa 1920, with later additions for the Second World War.
Reasons for Designation
Brampton War Memorial, which is situated in St Peter’s Churchyard, 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 local community, and the sacrifice it has made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Design: as a simple but dignified wheel-head cross;
* Group value: with the Grade II*-listed Church of St Peter.
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.
Details
Brampton War Memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Peter, The Street, Brampton, Norfolk. It is prominently situated in the churchyard near to the church. It comprises a stone wheel-head cross on a small plinth and small single-step base. The inscription and names are on the front face of the shaft, with the dedication on the front face of the plinth.
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