Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
South Somerset
Town
Merriott
County
Somerset
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
24924

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Current location

All Saints Churchyard
Church Street
Merriott
South Somerset
Somerset
TA16 5PS
England

OS Grid Ref: ST 44241 12837
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Three-stepped rectangular base surmounted by a rectangular sectioned plinth and a slightly tapering octagonal sectioned Latin cross. Plinth incorporates a moulded stone skirt and moulded stone cap. Adjacent side faces of plinth bear two plaques (WW1, WW2) with engraved inscriptions and names, all infilled with white paint. The memorial base is surrounded by a single row of stone paving slabs.
Inscription
WW1 plaque: + TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / MERRIOTT WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN / THE GREAT WAR 1914-18 / (33 Names) WW2 plaque: + TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF / MERRIOTT WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES IN / THE SECOND GREAT WAR OF 1939 -1945 / (10 Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Butcher, Henry G
Dobbie, Archibald
Dobbie, Henry
Elswood, Albert
Elswood, Thomas
French, Arthur J
Greenham, H S
Haile, Wm Kenneth
Haines, Arthur
Hooper, Fred
See details for all 32 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 33
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 33
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, initials, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 10
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 10
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forenames, surname
    Order of information: Alphabetical by surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height C 4750MM
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • Merriott War Memorial
  • Grade II
  • This memorial is protected, and listed on the National Heritage List for England maintained by Historic England. View list entry
  • More about listing and the protection of historic places can be found on the Historic England website
  • Historic England
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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