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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Warminster

    Mark Newton 25.03.2015

    Source: Copyright Mark Newton 25.03.2015

    1/21

    Current Location

    Junction of Portway and The Avenue, Portway Corner, Warminster, West Wiltshire, Wiltshire, BA12 9BL, England

    OS Grid Reference

    ST 87387 45326

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    © WMR-24355

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    24355
    Description
    Tall ionic cross on square base. Lamb carved at the top of the shaft and figure of St. George carved in the centre.
    Inscription
    IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF WARMINSTER MEN WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    116
    Died
    116
    Information shown
    Surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetical by surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    52
    Died
    52
    Information shown
    Initials and surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetically by surname
    Maker(s)
    • MR E STRONG, Mason

    • MR HAROLD BAKER PASI, Architect

    • MESSRS FREDERICK BLIGH BOND FRIBA, Architect

    • MR THOMAS FALCONER FSA, Architect

    • John Campbell, Architect

    Sponsor Type
    public
    Maintenance History
    2022: The surrounding garden has recently undergone considerable renovation. With assistance from Warminster Town Council and volunteer labour from the Warminster Royal British Legion

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    29th May 1921

    Fifth MARQUESS OF BATH

    Custodian
    WARMINSTER UDC (1921)

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 21FT


    Made from: Stone - Bath


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Width: 6FT

    Depth: 6FT


    Made from: Stone - Bath


    Condition: Good


    Cross

    Made from: Stone



    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1444659

    Date first listed: 20-Mar-2017