An East Cambridgeshire First World War memorial has been granted Grade II listed status.  

Little Thetford War Memorial is one of seven in the East of England awarded the heritage listing ahead of this year’s Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.  

The Celtic wheel cross war memorial is situated at the entrance of the village cemetery.  

The specific date of its dedication is unclear, but the cemetery itself was established by 1925.  

In March 1921 a Roll of Honour was unveiled in the parish church and it is possible the war memorial was erected around that time.  

The Hunts Post: Little Thetford War Memorial is located at the entrance of the village cemetery. Little Thetford War Memorial is located at the entrance of the village cemetery. (Image: Christopher Patrick)Cllr Phil Hadley who serves on Little Thetford Parish Council, said: “When I visit the cemetery as part of my role in assessing the village assets, I'm always struck by the names listed on the war memorial.  

“There are 14 names: 12 from World War I and two from World War II. Those names continue to be represented in the village today.” 

The architect and sculptor responsible for Little Thetford War Memorial are not known.  

In Cambridgeshire, Lode War Memorial near Bottisham as well as Cheveley War Memorial and Kirtling and Upend War Memorial near Newmarket were also awarded the Grade II listing.  

The status is awarded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, on the advice of Historic England.   

The Hunts Post: Lode War Memorial near Bottisham was also given Grade II listed status.Lode War Memorial near Bottisham was also given Grade II listed status. (Image: Christopher Patrick)Tens of thousands of war memorials were erected across England in the aftermath of the First World War to remember those who lost their lives in the conflict.   

Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay said: "The long roll of honour inscribed on memorials across the land are a powerful and poignant reminder of the huge sacrifices made by so many families during the two World Wars.     

“Each year, we recommit ourselves to ensuring that the names of those who laid down their lives in our defence will never be forgotten.  

“I am glad that these memorials are being listed so that the names they proudly bear will live for evermore.”