Memorial

Pilton - Obelisk

Mark Newton 13 October 2016

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 13 October 2016

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Current Location

A361, Roadside memorial, corner of Park Hill / Shop Lane,, Conduit Square, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Mendip, Somerset, BA4 4AX, England

ST 5879540983

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 1407
Description: Three-stepped square base surmounted by a slightly tapering square sectioned plinth and cap stone. Rising from the cap is a tapering rectangular sectioned obelisk. Leaded inscriptions on three sides of plinth and two sides of top step. The whole memorial stands within a semi-circular stone back-walled elevated platform plus front railings, all of which, is accessed via five steps from the roadside.
Inscription: 6 o'clock face : (WW1 - 12 NAMES) / LEST WE FORGET 3 o'clock face : (WW1 - 11 NAMES) / 1914-1918 12 o'clock face : (WW2 - 2 NAMES) / 1939 - 1945

Obelisk

Made from: Granite

Condition: Unknown

Plinth

Made from: Granite

Condition: Unknown

Base

Made from: Granite

Condition: Unknown