Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
South Somerset
Town
Horsington
County
Somerset
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
1376

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Current location

Horsington and South Cheriton roads in the car park
Horsington
South Somerset
Somerset
BA8 0BW
England

OS Grid Ref: ST 69838 24430
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Two-stepped octagonal base surmounted by square plinth, tapering shaft and latin cross. Inscription on the front face of the plinth and the top step.
Inscription
IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE/ MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918./ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
no
Names on memorial
Barward, Theodore
Davis, Albert
Davis, Robert
Day, Harry
Dodington, Thomas
Foot, Albert
Godfrey, Edward
Holly, Robert
Laurence, John
Mason, Henry
See details for all 14 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 14
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 14
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Alphabeticle by surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Initials, surname
    Order of information: Alphabeticle by surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 3600MM
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
  • Horsington 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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