Norfolk war memorials in Cawston, Wood Dalling, Gaywood, Methwold and Kelling are among hundreds to be listed in the past year to mark the centenary of the First World War.

Historic England, formerly English Heritage, which protects the country's historic places, has pledged to protect 2,500 memorials by 2018, but it needs the public to put them forward for listing.

As part of the centenary programme, Historic England has joined forces with War Memorials Trust, Civic Voice and the Imperial War Museums to help communities discover, care for and conserve their war memorials.

This provides up to £2m in grants for war memorial repair and conservation and hundreds of workshops to teach people how to record their memorials and put them forward for listing.

John Whittingdale, Culture Secretary, who leads for the government on First World War commemorations, said: 'War memorials are a valued part of our heritage and it is absolutely fitting we cherish and preserve them for future generations.

'Whether we have relatives whose names are on memorials, or who fought alongside those who died, we all have a connection with remembrance. I would urge everyone to make sure their memorial is in good condition. If it isn't, then grants and advice are available.'

More than a million Britons lost their lives in the First World War, and the centenary programme aims to bring people together as a nation to honour the lives and bravery of all those who served.

For more information -on listing: www.historicengland.org.uk/listingwarmemorials, on training: www.civicvoice.org.uk/warmemorials, and on grants available: www.warmemorialstrust.org/grants

Are you trying to get a loved one's name added to a war memorial? Email david.bale2@archant.co.uk