Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
North Devon
Town
Combe Martin
County
Devon
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 2nd May 1921
    Attended by: Lord Bishop of Exeter (Lord William Cecil)
  • Dedicated
    Date: 6th November 1949
    Attended by: The Rector, Rev. H. M. Young with Methodist Minister, Rev. D. H. Harper.
  • Unveiled
    Date: 6th November 1949
    Attended by: Mr. A. Blackmore, Chairman of the Parish Council.
  • Unveiled
    Date: 2nd May 1921
    Attended by: Lord Bishop of Exeter (Lord William Cecil)
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
25530

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Current location

ST PETER AD VINCULA IN THE GARDEN OF REMEMBRANCE
Church St
Combe Martin
North Devon
Devon
EX34 0LQ
England

OS Grid Ref: SS 58688 46307
Denomination: Church of England

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Description
Two-stepped base surmounted by square tapering plinth, shaft and wheeled Celtic Cross. Inscription in relief on two bronze plaques on the 6 o'clock face of the plinth and top step.
Inscription
6 O'CLOCK FACE: TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ (Names)/ "THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE"/ ALSO TO THE HONOURED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Adams, R
Adams, T C
Armfield, A S
Berry, W
Blackmore, E
Bolt, J. L.
Brookes, W.
Burgess, K. M.
Buse, P
Comer, T. G.
See details for all 59 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 24
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 24
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: initials, surname
    Order of information: Undefined
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 35
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 35
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: initials, surname
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Plaques
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Bronze
  • Cross
    Measurements: height 2470MM, width 2300MM
    Materials: Undefined
Listing information
  • COMBE MARTIN 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
Feb 2001: Vandalised 2006: Proceeds from a bingo in aid of the memorial will go directly towards maintaining it
Costs

Site: FREE
Memorial: C £650

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • North Devon Journal - Thursday 05 May 1921 COMBE MARTIN HONOURS ITS HEROES. WAR MEMORIAL UNVEILED. .... The memorial, which takes the form of an imposing and dignified Celtic Cross, is executed in Cornish silver grey granite, and stands 15ft. 6in. in height, having a landing 8ft. square, and base and sub-base 5ft.. 9in. square. The massive die weighs over two tons, and is surmounted by the cross itself, which stands 9ft. in height from the top of the die. The whole of the cross is of fine axed work, the front of is enriched with interlaced carving. The landing, base, and three faces the die are in rustic work, the front face having raised panel, to which is fixed the moulded bronze tablet, bearing in raided letters the following inscription and names of the fallen heroes:
  • North Devon Journal - Thursday 10 November 1949 BRONZE TABLET IN REMEMBRANCE Unveiling Ceremony at Combe Martin UNION JACK GIFT
  • Carter Postcard Collection

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