Memorial

East Clevedon War Shrine

Mark Newton 27 November 2016

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 27 November 2016

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Current Location

near 29, Walton Road, Clevedon, Woodspring, Avon, BS21 6AE, England

OS Grid Reference

ST 41590 71717

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Shrine
WMR Reference Number: 12858
Description: A calvary of wooden cross and figures covered in gold leaf, the base is a stone altar. Around the base of the shrine are paving slabs with the names of the fallen and a seat.
Inscription: (Names)/ IN MANUS TUAS DOMINE/ BY THY CROSS AND PASSION GOOD LORD DELIVER US

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 34
Died: 34
Information shown: Surname, forename, rank, regiment, date of death.
Additional Information: Names for both wars listed together.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1

History

Maker(s): SIR JOHN NINIAN COMPER RA, Designer
Costs: FREE
Maintenance History: Clipsham stone figures replaces by Portland stone figures in 1924. Calvary repaired in 1933 when the gilt was removed from the figures. In 1948 it was renovated and the WW2 names added. In 1957, the central figure was removed and replaced by a new figure, in concrete, in the modern style, was erected as a memorial to Lady Dorothy Elton. The figure was designed and made by Mr Michael Braund, a student of the West of England College of Art in Brsitol. The original Comper central figure was given to a new church in Yeovil.

Ceremonies

Unveiled

27 July 1918

DUKE OF ARGYLL

Dedicated

27 July 1918

Bishop of Bath and Wells

Conservation

Custodian: All Saints PCC

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East Clevedon War Shrine

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Commemoration

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East Clevedon War Shrine

Current Location

OS Grid Reference

Names listed on this memorial

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

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