Memorial

Spetisbury War Memorial

Mark Newton 25 February 2016

Source: Copyright Mark Newton 25 February 2016

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Current Location

St Johns Church, Spetisbury, North Dorset, Dorset, England

ST 90942 02926

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 55321
Description: A large Latin set upon a plinth and a three tiered base that are both octaganal.
Inscription: To the Glory of God and in proud memory the men of this village / who died in the cause of liberty 1914-1919/ Think of them thou who are passing by, child of the same family bought by the same Lord 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES) 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)

Maintenance History: The original names were engraved on the plinth and are very worn. They have been newly engraved on tablets and fixed to the block for WW1 and the steps for WW2.

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Plinth

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Base

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Memorial

Height: c 4500mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good