Fincham War Memorial

The Fincham War Memorial is a First World War memorial with additions for the Second World War, made of Portland stone. It is located in the churchyard of the Grade I-listed Church of St Martin, prominently positioned by the churchyard retaining wall, which is also Grade II-listed, facing the road and easily visible to passersby.

The memorial is designed as a short Latin cross, featuring a sword of sacrifice carved within it. The cross rises from a square pillar with a simple moulded foot, set atop a two-stepped plinth and a square base. The pillar has gabled sides, each adorned with tracery detail and topped with a finial. It displays inscriptions and names in leaded lettering.

The main inscription is on the south face, stating: "TO THE GLORY OF GOD,/ AND IN AFFECTIONATE AND/ GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH,/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918." The east face lists 11 names, with details of whether the men were killed, wounded, or missing in service during the First World War, along with the related location and date. The west face mirrors this, carrying the names and details of 12 men. The north face features the Second World War inscription: "1939-1945/ (5 NAMES)."

The memorial is set within a small, square gravelled area, enclosed by four decorative metal posts painted black and connected by chains.