Memorial details

Memorial type
Land
District
Taunton Deane
Town
Wiveliscombe
County
Somerset
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
72669

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Current location

West Road
Wiveliscombe
Taunton Deane
Somerset
TA4 2TE
England

OS Grid Ref: ST 07758 27768
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Recreation ground with obelisk made from stone blocks set on a plinth and two steps. Grey, stone, rectangular tablets are set into the faces of the plinth with the dedication engraved.
Inscription
1st Tablet: TO THE GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THE MEN OF WIVELISCOMBE WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. 2nd tablet: THIS/ WAR MEMORIAL/ RECREATION GROUND/ OPENED ON 3rd JUNE 1920/ WAS PROVIDED BY/ PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ OF THE INHABITANTS OF/ WIVELISCOMBE
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
  • Land
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
Listing information
  • Wiveliscombe Memorial Recreation Park Obelisk and Drinking Fountain
  • 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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