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Aylmerton
Town or City: Aylmerton
County: Norfolk
Country: England
WMT Reference Number: WM2007
Value of grant: £1800.00
Type of memorial: Freestanding
Type of work: Conservation and repair
Grant scheme: WMT Grant Scheme
Year: 2017
UKNIWM reference number: 56377
This war memorial consists of a plain cross with a carved stone Laurel wreath on the front. The memorial stands on a square plinth and a square base and is constructed of Lincolnshire stone. The memorial stands in St John the Baptist's Churchyard, Church Road, Aylmerton. The names for the fallen from both World Wars are inscribed into the base of the memorial.
In 2013, War Memorials Trust offered a total grant of £820 towards cleaning of the memorial using a steam cleaning system, re-pointing of the memorial joints and improvements to the access and hardstanding. The area surrounding the memorial was constructed of concrete and was in poor condition, with cracked and raised areas which were compromising the stability of the memorial. The hardstanding and the steps up to the memorial were replaced with a natural stone, leaving a draining gap at the base of the memorial, which was filled with loose shingle.
In 2017 a grant of £1,800 was awarded towards relaying and repairing the access steps and providing a handrail. This had SmartWater applied to it to prevent metal theft as a condition of the grant.
The memorial was constructed in 1921 by Major H. N. Bridgewater and dedicated by the rector, Rev F. H. Matthews.
Further information
War Memorials Trust reference WM2007
UK National Inventory of War Memorials: 56377
War Memorials Online: 56377
If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org
