Mendham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in the Mid Suffolk local planning authority area, England. First listed on 19 April 2018. A Modern War memorial.

Mendham War Memorial

WRENN ID: silver-steeple-thrush
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Mid Suffolk
Country: England
Date first listed: 19 April 2018
Type: War memorial
Period: Modern
Source: Historic England listing

Description

A First World War memorial, unveiled in 1921 and added to following the Second World War.

MATERIALS: a stone memorial cross with lead lettering.

DESCRIPTION: the memorial consists of a three-stepped base topped by a tapering square plinth. Above is a rough-hewn shaft and wheel cross. A dedication picked out in raised lettering is located on the front (north) face of the plinth and reads 'TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918'. The names of the Fallen are on either side of the plinth. A dedication to the Fallen of the Second World War and their names has been added to the north face of the base's top tier.

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