East of England memorials listed for Armistice Day
Historic England has listed 60 First World War memorials across the region.
Last updated 11th Nov 2020
Today marks 102 years since the end of the First World War and while we can't pay our respects in the usual fashion due to the pandemic, the country still fell silent at 11am.
Historic England has also marked the occasion by ensuring many memorials across the region are protected for years to come, in honour of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the country's freedom.
Tony Calladine, Regional Director for Historic England in the East of England, said: "This year, as we remember the men and women who gave their lives in war and conflict, most of us will be commemorating Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day at home.
"Lockdown has meant we are appreciating our local places and communities more than ever before. Discovering the stories behind the names on listed war memorials and adding new information through Enriching the List ensures that the sacrifices of those individuals are never forgotten.
"These poignant war memorials tell the stories of local communities at war and must be protected for future generations."
Those listed as Grade II include the Flemptom-cum-Hengrave War Memorial, Luton Hoo War Memorial and Westleton War Memorial.
Caroline Skinner, Historic England's Listing Team Leader for the East, is asking people to help tell the story of those named on the memorials.
She said: "We would like to encourage people to share their stories about the people, those names that are on the monuments, as that will help add a human story to the individuals.
"If anyone has any information about these people, we would really like them to upload it to our Enriching the List programme. It adds a new human element to the memorials."
If you have any information about people listed on your local memorial, you can share it on the Historic England's website.