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Memorial

Mells

Full-length picture of the memorial

Source: Copyright John Sly

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Current Location

Selwood Street/ Fairview, Mells, Mendip, Somerset, BA11 3QJ, England

OS Grid Reference

ST 72918 49146

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Wall
WMR Reference Number: 1385
Description: Curved wall with a column centrally surmounted by St George. Three stone tablets attached to the wall with the names, two circular.
Inscription: THE GREAT WAR 1914-18/ WE DIED IN/ A STRANGE LAND/ FACING/ THE DARK CLOUD/ OF WAR/ AND THIS STONE/ IS RAISED TO US/ IN THE HOME/ OF OUR DELIGHT/ MCMXIV &MCMXIX/ MCMXXXIX/ MCM XLV (BRIDGES)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 21
Died: 21
Information shown: Surname, rank, regiment, forename
Order of names: Alphabeticle by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 8
Died: 8
Information shown: Surname, forename
Order of names: Alphabeticle by surname

History

Maker(s): SIR EDWIN LUTYENS, Architect
Costs: £400

Conservation

Components

Figure

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Column

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Wall

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Further Information

Carter Postcard Collection