Summary

First World War memorial cross of 1923 date, constructed of local stone, with later additions for the Second World War.

Description

First World War memorial cross of 1920s date, with later additions for the Second World War, set within the parish churchyard.

MATERIALS: constructed of stone.

DESCRIPTION: the memorial cross is hexagonal on plan with a tapering shaft surmounting two moulded plinths and a two-stepped base. The shaft is surmounted by a moulded lantern and simple cross above. The upper plinth has panels inscribed with the names of the fallen in the First World War. The front face is inscribed: GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF WEDMORE/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR GOD AND COUNTRY/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1919. The lower plinth is inscribed with the names of the fallen in the Second World War and to the front face: AND TO THOSE WHO MADE THE/ SAME SACRIFICE IN THE SECOND/ GREAT WAR, 1939-1945.

History

The war memorial to members of Wedmore Parish who served in the First World War was erected by 1923. The memorial was later updated with a tribute to those who served in the Second World War.

Reasons for Listing

The war memorial at Wedmore, Somerset is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on this community, and the sacrifices it has made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: a well-crafted cross design in dressed stone;
* Intactness: the structure is unaltered;
* Group value: it forms an important group with the Grade I-listed Church of St Mary and a variety of Grade II-listed churchyard structures.

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26677985

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