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Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
Weymouth And Portland
Town
Fortuneswell, Portland
County
Dorset
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
72445

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Current location

Yeates Road
Fortuneswell
Portland
Weymouth And Portland
Dorset
DT5 2EN
England

OS Grid Ref: SY 68929 72994
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Large obelisk set on a plinth with carved wreaths on each face. The whole is on a stone base with a gravel surround and a low enclosing wall. The names are inscribed on the faces of the plinth in black lettering.
Inscription
IN/ MEMORY/ OF OUR/ GLORIOUS/ DEAD/ 1914-1918.(Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 237
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 237
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname.
    Order of information: Undefined
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 108
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 108
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Forename, surname
    Order of information: Surname.
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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