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    Memorial

    Mere - WW1 and WW2

    Mark Newton 25.03.2015

    Source: Copyright Mark Newton 25.03.2015

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    Current Location

    Junction of Castle Street, Salisbury Street and B3095, The Square, Mere, Salisbury, Wiltshire, BA12 6DL, England

    OS Grid Reference

    ST 81248 32362

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    23954
    Description
    Four-stepped octagonal base surmounted by square plinth, tapering shaft and cross with capped arms. Inscription on tablets on the sides of the plinth for WW1 and WW2 inscription on three sides of the top step.
    Inscription
    PLINTH, 6 O'CLOCK FACE: 1914 - 1919/ THEIR NAME/ LIVETH FOR/ EVERMORE 3, 9 AND 12 O'CLOCK FACE: (NAMES) TOP STEP, 6 O'CLOCK FACE: 1939 - 1945 TOP STEP, 4.30 AND 7.30 FACE: (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    48
    Died
    48
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    12
    Died
    12
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    Maintenance History
    C 1992: REPOINTED

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    01st January 1921

    UNKNOWN

    Custodian
    MERE PARISH COUNCIL

    Components

    Cross

    Height: C 4920MM


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good