Memorial

Milverton - Cross

Mark Newton 25 November 2015

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 25 November 2015

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Current Location

In the churchyard, just inside the west gate, ST Michaels and All Angels Church, St Michaels Hill, Milverton, Taunton Deane, Somerset, TA4 1JS, England

OS Grid Reference

ST 12155 25879

Denomination

Church of England

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 1374
Description: Three-stepped octagonal base surmounted by square plinth, tapering shaft and cross with capped arms. Inscription in relief on the sides of the plinth.
Inscription: WEST FACE: TO THE/ GLORY OF GOD/ AND IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WARS/ 1914 - 1919./ 1939 - 1945. NORTH AND SOUTH FACE: (NAMES) EAST FACE: 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 30
Died: 30
Information shown: Surname, rank, regiment, forename, decorations
Order of names: Alphabeticle by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 10
Died: 10
Information shown: Surname, rank, regiment
Order of names: Alphabeticle by surname

History

Maker(s): MESSRS HARRY HEMS & SONS, Builder
Sponsor Type: public
Maintenance History: 1990: Cleaned and lettering re-blackened

Ceremonies

Unveiled

13th February 1921

BRIGADIER GENERAL H C FRITH CB

Dedicated

13th February 1921

Bishop Suffragan of Taunton

Conservation

Custodian: MILVERTON PARISH COUNCIL

Components

Cross