Memorial
Swyre
1/5
Current Location
At the Junction of the B3157 and the road to Puncknowle., B3157, Swyre, West Dorset, Dorset, DT2 9DA, England
OS Grid Reference
SY 52700 88200
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Cross
- WMR Reference Number
- 1029
- Description
- A small Latin stone cross mounted on 4 plinths and a long staff. It is surrounded by a chain which is weather-worn and covered in lichen. There are inscriptions of the sides of the plinths.
- Inscription
- THE GREAT WAR AUG 4 1914 - NOV 11 1918/ IN SACRED MEMORY OF THE MEN OF SWYRE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR KING AND COUNTRY./ 'DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY'/ (Names)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 6
- Died
- 6
- Information shown
- Forename, surname
- Order of names
- surname,forename
- Maintenance History
- Re-furbished in November 2005 by the Parish Council.
Components
- Cross
Height: 3657.6mm
Made from: Stone
Condition: Good
Historic England
Grade: II
List Entry: 1428091
https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1428091 (accessed 07/05/2026)
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- War Memorials Trust Reference Number
- 121480
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