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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Horningsham - WW1 and WW2

    Mark Newton 25.03.2015

    Source: Copyright Mark Newton 25.03.2015

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    Current Location

    Water Lane, Horningsham, West Wiltshire, Wiltshire, BA12 7LL, England

    OS Grid Reference

    ST 81683 41254

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    55926
    Description
    Octagonal step base surmounted by columnar pedastal which tapers to a wheeled cross. Memorial is enclosed by a low wall with a gate at front.
    Inscription
    Base: IN LASTING AND GLORIOUS MEMORY OF THOSE/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR 1914-1918 Cross: THE GIFT OF GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    25
    Died
    25
    Information shown
    Surname, forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    4
    Died
    4
    Information shown
    Surname, forename
    Maker(s)
    • Mr F Parker, Sculptor

    Costs
    Unknown
    Maintenance History
    Lettering recut in last year

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1920

    Maj Gen Sir Harold Goodeve Ruggles-Brise KCMG CB CVO

    Dedicated

    1920

    Canon W Jacob

    Custodian
    Longleat Estate/ Parish Council

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 3800m

    Width: 650mm

    Depth: 650mm


    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good