Memorial

Beckington - WW1

Mark Newton 13 November 2016

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 13 November 2016

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Current Location

St George's Church, Church Street, Beckington, Mendip, Somerset, BA11 6TG, England

ST 80166 51643

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Board / Plaque / Tablet
WMR Reference Number: 24387
Description: A plain rectangular bronze plaque set on a marble base with moulded border. Each top corner is a raised wreath. Raised inscription in roman caps in three different sizes. The names of the fallen are in three columns below a top heading, and a quotation, below them is a further motto.
Inscription: THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ THESE DIED IN WAR THAT WE AT PEACE MIGHT LIVE/ THESE GAVE THEIR BEST, SO WE OUR BEST MUST GIVE/ (Names)/ PRO PATRIA

Plaque

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Marble

Condition: Good