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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Taunton

    1/12

    Current Location

    Vivary Park, Taunton, Taunton Deane, Somerset, TA1 3QE, England

    OS Grid Reference

    ST 23000 24000

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    © WMR-1326

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    Type of Memorial
    Composite
    WMR Reference Number
    1326
    Description
    Four-stepped base surmounted by plinth and square column with names on. Four pillars around the column support a domed roof. WW2 names on a metal plaque attached to one side of the plinth.
    Inscription
    SIDE ONE: (NAMES)/ THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF AUNTON'S GLORIOUS DEAD SIDE TWO: (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    449
    Died
    449
    Information shown
    Surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    162
    Died
    162
    Information shown
    Surname
    Order of names
    Aphabetical by surname
    War
    Northern Ireland Conflict; The Troubles (1969-1998)
    Number Commemorated
    3
    Died
    3
    Information shown
    Surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    Maker(s)
    • MR IVOR FRANCIS SHELLARD AMICE, Designer

    Costs
    £3401 10S 11P

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    16th March 1922

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Dedicated

    16th March 1922

    Bishop of Bath and Wells

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    Memorial

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good