Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
West Somerset
Town
Selworthy
County
Somerset
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
1334

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Current location

Roadside above village
Selworthy
West Somerset
Somerset
TA24 8TP
England

OS Grid Ref: SS 91942 46816
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Simple floriated cross with octagonal shaft, plinth and two stepped base.
Inscription
TO THE GLORY OF GOD/AND IN MEMORY OF THE GREAT WAR/ 1914/ (NAMES)/ 1918 TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN MEMORYOF THE GREAT WAR/ 1939/ (NAMES)/ 1945
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Barrett, J S
Crockford, A
Hucker, W T
Prescott, F J
Priscott, F R
Rawle, J
Robins, W
Thompson, A L
See details for all 8 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • Selworthy War Memorial Cross
  • 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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