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Memorial details

Memorial type: Cross
District: Mendip
Town: Wells
County: Somerset
Country: England
Commemoration: First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost: Not lost
WM Reference: 1413

Current location

St Cuthberts Church
St Cuthbert St
Wells
Mendip
Somerset
BA5 2AW
England

OS Grid Ref: ST 54645 45654
Denomination: Church of England

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Description

Two-stepped octagonal base surmounted by square plinth, tapering shaft and lantern cross with bronze figures in it. Inscription on bronze plaques set into the sides of the plinth and top step. Whole stands on a paved area. Four knights are in individual niches in the lantern cross. Cross itself is carved with harp symbols, roses, lions rampant and swords of sacrifice.

Inscription

THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE (NAMES) REMEMBER ALSO THOSE WHO DIED FOR TRUTH AND FREEDOM 1939 - 1945 (NAMES) (EXACT LINE SPACING UNKNOWN)

Inscription legible?

yes

Names on memorial

Adams, L C
Allen, A
Allen, E
Allen, F W
Allen, H G
Allen, L H
Baker, H
Baker, J
Baker, S T
Barker, J S
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Commemorations

First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 94
Served and returned: 0
Died: 94
Exact count: yes
Information shown: surname,rank
Order of information: surname,rank
Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 38
Served and returned: Undefined
Died: 38
Exact count: no
Information shown: rank
Order of information: rank

Components

Cross
Measurements: height C 4000MM, width 3300MM
Materials: Stone - Doulting
Plaques
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Bronze
Figures
Measurements: Undefined
Materials: Bronze

Listing information

WAR MEMORIAL IN CHURCHYARD OF ST CUTHBERT APPROXIMATELY 10 METRES SOUTH OF SOUTH WEST CORNER OF CHURCH
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

Condition

St Cuthbert's Parish Church of Wells
WMO ID: 205142
Condition: Fair [last updated on 27-10-2019]
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History

C 1989: Cleaned

Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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Current location