Memorial details

Memorial type
Cenotaph
District
Mendip
Town
Shepton Mallet
County
Somerset
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Maker
STEPHEN DYKES BOWER FRIBA (Architect)
MESSRS DODIMEAD & SONS (Builder)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Dedicated
    Date: 1921
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
1356

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Current location

South End and High Street
High Street
Shepton Mallet
Mendip
Somerset
BA4 5AH
England

OS Grid Ref: ST 61818 43364
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Cenotaph on high pillar, with two plaques containing names. Carved laurel wreath on front face near the top.
Inscription
(TOP OF PILLAR) PAX TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ IN HONOUR OF THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1919(SIC). AND IN GRATEFUL/ REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO WENT OUT/FROM SHEPTON MALLET AND LAID DOWN/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ THEIR NAMES BEING RECORDED BELOW.
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 33
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 33
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initials, surnames
    Order of information: Alphabeticle by surnames
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 140
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 140
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Initials, surnames
    Order of information: Alphabeticle by surnames
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
  • Cenotaph
    Measurements: height 5100MM, width 1650MM
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • SHEPTON MALLET 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
History
2007: Road widening scheme that was due to affect the memorial may have to be cancelled after a stone plinth was found beneath the tarmac. 2006: There is local concern regarding the status of the memorial as there is a proposed development to provide access to a new Tesco. 1988: Cleaned by cadets
Costs

Memorial: £800

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference

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