Weston-super-Mare Gazette - Saturday 06 April 1918 (page 4) reported: WINSCOMBE. WAR SHRINE.—The dedication of the War Shrine which has been erected at a very central spot, near the station approach, took place last Sunday afternoon. A large number of parishioners assembled, and upon the arrival of the local company of Volunteers, under the command of Captain Tyssen, and of Boy Scouts under Scout-Master H. Weeks, who were formed up opposite the War Shrine, the Vicar, (the Rev. J. A. Dodd), said it would be a memorial to Winscombe men who were taking their share in this great struggle, many of whom had been wounded, and had fallen.” That Easter Day was the best to choose for such a ceremony, for there had been the great sorrow of our Saviour’s suffering to think of during the past week and now that day, they thought of His triumph. He considered the position chosen for the Shrine was a most suitable one and it should remind them all of a great duty to lift up their hearts to God. The wood used, he said, was from the old Britainia [sic] Training Ship upon the river Dart, where our own King had been trained. He expressed their indebtedness to Mrs. Vincent, and also to Mrs. Yatman for their share in its erection, After a short service of intercession, the Shrine was unveiled by Mrs. Yatman, and dedicated by the Rev. J. A. Dodd. The singing of “God save the King" brought the ceremony to a close. Several floral offerings were brought and placed near the Shrine. We should mention that just 200 names appear, a star being affixed to those who have fallen, also the words "For God, King, and Country,” and "Greater love hath no man than this'’ are inscribed upon it'. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001444/19180406/038/0004

Weston-super-Mare Gazette - Saturday 29 January 1921 (page 15) reported: 'WINSCOMBE THE WAR SHRINE. Some comments have lately been made as to the future of the war shrine. What with the ravages of time and weather, the names of the men have become almost obliterated, and its general condition will soon become a by-word in the village unless something is done. It is felt by very many that this testimony to the men who served their King and Country in the Great War should be preserved and either find a fitting resting-place elsewhere or be renovated and protected where it now is. A memorial to the brave men who gave up their lives has lately been erected in the churchyard, and surely a complete list of all those who fought should be preserved somewhere that would meet the public eye. Special collections were made at the parish church last Sunday, in aid of the Churchyard War Memorial Fund, and amounted to £9/5/8'. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001444/19210129/135/0015

Weston-super-Mare Gazette - Saturday 04 June 1921 (page 15) reported: 'WINSCOMBE. AN IMPROVEMENT. The War Shrine having found what will no doubt prove a permanent abode, we congratulate all concerned upon its removal from the original site and a restoration which really gives it a richly improved appearance. This was decided upon at a meeting, lately held, of the Parish Church Council. Miss Compton is to be thanked for her kind help in the re-lettering of and correction of the names, and Mr. Ingram has carried out his part in the re-varnishing and repairs to the woodwork, which is part of the teak of the old training-ship Britannia. Talking of the shrine makes us hope that the the War Memorial Cross in the old churchyard will be remembered by the relatives of the deceased men and that floral tributes to their memory may not be forgotten'. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001444/19210604/137/0015

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Prince_of_Wales_(1860)

'SOMERSET & AVON SOUTH WAR MEMORIALS' (published 1993), ROYAL BRITISH LEGION.

https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5263209

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1320684?section=official-list-entry