Memorial

Swimbridge

Source: Copyright Neil Webster

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Current Location

North-west of tower,, St. James the Apostle Churchyard, Main Road, Swimbridge, North Devon, Devon, EX32 0PW, England

SS 62079 30013

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 25691
Description: TWO STEPPED BASE SURMOUNTED BY PLINTH AND GRANITE OBELISK. INSCRIPTION IN BLACK LETTERING ON THE SIDES OF THE PLINTH. WHOLE IS ENCLOSED BY CHAIN LINK AND BOLLARDS
Inscription: Plinth face 1 : TO THE GLORIOUS DEAD / + / (7 NAMES) Plinth face 2 : 1914 / + / 1919 / Plinth face 3 : (7 NAMES) Plinth face 4 : (7 NAMES) Step face 2 : 1939 . 1945 / (5 NAMES)

Obelisk

Height: c15 ft

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1463734

Listed May 2019