Great Moulton War Memorial

St Michael's Churchyard, St Michael's Green, Great Moulton, Norwich

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Overview

First World War memorial, unveiled 21 December 1919, and designed by J Laurie Carnell with the work carried out by Perfitt's of Long Stratton. Later Second World War additions. Read the official list entry to find out more.

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1453325
Date first listed:: 26-Jan-2018
List Entry Name:: Great Moulton War Memorial
Statutory Address:: St Michael's Churchyard, St Michael's Green, Great Moulton, Norwich

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Official list entry

Heritage Category:: Listed Building
Grade:: II
List Entry Number:: 1453325
Date first listed:: 26-Jan-2018
List Entry Name:: Great Moulton War Memorial
Statutory Address 1:: St Michael's Churchyard, St Michael's Green, Great Moulton, Norwich

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.

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This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.

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.

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Location

Statutory Address:: St Michael's Churchyard, St Michael's Green, Great Moulton, Norwich

The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.

County:: Norfolk
District:: South Norfolk (District Authority)
Parish:: Great Moulton
National Grid Reference:: TM1658690780

Summary

First World War memorial, unveiled 21 December 1919, and designed by J Laurie Carnell with the work carried out by Perfitt's of Long Stratton. Later Second World War additions.

Reasons for Designation

Great Moulton war memorial, which is situated in St Michael’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 the local community, and the sacrifice it made in the conflicts of the C20.

Architectural interest:

* An elegant wheel-head cross memorial demonstrating fine craftsmanship with the sculpted floral details to the cross.

Group value:

* With the Grade II* listed Church of St Michael.

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. This was the result of both the huge impact on communities of the loss of three quarters of a million British lives, and also 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 Great Moulton as a permanent testament to the sacrifice made by the eight members of the local community who lost their lives in the First World War.

Like many Norfolk war memorials, the example at Great Moulton is situated within the parish churchyard. It was unveiled on 21 December 1919 with the dedication undertaken by the rector, Reverend Chute. The memorial was designed by J Laurie Carnell who also designed the Grade II listed Gaywood War Memorial Clock Tower, also in Norfolk. The work was carried out by Perfitt's of Long Stratton. Funds were raised by public subscription amounting to £40, although it is unclear if this was the total cost of the memorial.

Following the Second World War, the dates of the conflict and the names of the three servicemen who died were added to the memorial.

Details

First World War memorial, 1919, with Second World War additions.

MATERIALS: Portland stone.

DESCRIPTION: Great Moulton war memorial is located in the churchyard, within a small, square gravelled area immediately to the south of the Grade II* listed Church of St Michael.

The memorial takes the form of a wheel-head cross pattée; to the south face are detailed carvings of Rose, Iris, Grape and Passion of Christ Flower on each arm of the cross, and a Tudor rose motif at the centre. The wheel of the cross also includes small floral carvings. The cross-head surmounts a straight, four-sided shaft with moulded foot; a wreath is carved in relief on the upper half of the south face. The shaft rises from a tapering, four-sided plinth with moulded cap. The whole stands on a two-stepped base; the lower step is of a different stone to the rest of the memorial.

INSCRIPTION: the shaft carries the principal inscription below the wreath, which reads: TO/ THE GLORY/ OF GOD./ 1914 – 1918. The eight names of those who died are recorded below on the south face of the plinth.

The Second World War dedication is to the west face of the plinth 1939 – 1945/ (3 NAMES).

All lettering is incised, painted black.

Sources

Websites
War Memorials Online, accessed 18 December 2017 from https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/232959/

Legal

This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.