Memorial

Melksham - WW1 and WW2

Melksham

Source: Copyright Beth Thomas

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Current Location

Canon Sq, Melksham, West Wiltshire, Wiltshire, SN12 6 NX, England

ST 90312 63803

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 24310
Description: Four-stepped base surmounted by square double plinth, tapering shaft and Cross with gable top. Inscription on plaques on sides of plinth. Enamelled flags of St George and the Union Flag on 6 O'Clock face of the plinth.
Inscription: IN MEMORY OF/ OUR MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR OF/ 1914 - 1919./ (NAMES)/ IN MEMORY OF/ OUR MEN WHO/ GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE WORLD WAR/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES) 3, 9 AND 12 O'CLOCK FACE: (NAMES)

Maker(s): Lawrence A Turner FSA, Designer
Lawrence A Turner FSA, Architect
MESSRS H DAVIS AND SON OF MELKSHAM, Builder
Sponsor Type: public

Unveiled

23 August 1919

FM Lord Methuen GCB GCMG GCVO GCB CB CMG

Dedicated

23 August 1919

Archdeacon of Wiltshire

Cross

Made from: Stone - Doulting

Condition: Good