Memorial

Lapford

Lapford War Memorial.

Source: Copyright Neil Webster.

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Current Location

Grass area, between roadside gate and Church Lychgate,, Lapford War Memorial, Church Close, Lapford, Mid Devon, Devon, EX17 6PZ, England

SS 73198 08266

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 25325
Description: Two-stepped octagonal base surmounted by a low, square sectioned plinth incorporating chamfer top edges and decorative corners, topped by a stop-chamfer-edged, slightly tapering rectangular sectioned shaft with integral Latin cross. Pinned-lead lettering forms the inscription and names on plinth and top step faces.
Inscription: Plinth face, front : IN LOVING MEMORY / OF OUR LAPFORD MEN WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY 1914 - 1918 Top step faces, front : (25 NAMES spanning 6 faces) Plinth face, rear : ALSO 1939 - 1945 / Top step face, rear : (3 NAMES) Plinth face, side : FALKLAND ISLANDS 1982 / (1 NAME)

Maker(s): Herbert Read of St. Sidwell's Art Works, Exeter., Designer
Herbert Read of St. Sidwell's Art Works, Exeter., Makers