Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Teignbridge
Town
Bovey Tracey
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 11th September 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
25794

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Current location

Town Hall
Town Hall Place
Bovey Tracey
Teignbridge
Devon
TQ13 9EG
England

OS Grid Ref: SX 81710 78569
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
A large base surmounted by plinth, tapering shaft and wheel cross. The dedication for the First World War is incised on brass plaques around the plinth with the Second World War dedication written on a stone tablet mounted onto one side of the base.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND/ TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF BOVEY WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ "PRO DEO, REGE, ET PATRIA"/ (Names) Tablet: 1939 IN MEMORY OF 1945/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Aggett, W
Blamey, L
Bowden, W G E
Boyce, W J H
Bradford, C A
Brimblecombe, P G
Choak, J J
Clatworthy, W J
Coldridge, F T
Cotterill, R J
See details for all 56 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 56
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 56
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename, rank, regiment.
    Order of information: Surname.
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 15
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 15
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename, rank, regiment.
    Order of information: Surname.
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: depth 2560MM, height C 6000MM, width 2560MM
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
  • CROSS INCORPORATED IN WAR MEMORIAL, ABOUT 2 METRES FROM SOUTH-WEST CORNER OF TOWN HALL
  • 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
Costs

Memorial: £350 10S

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Responsibility
Town Council

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