Memorial

Barton St David - WW1 and WW2

Obelisk in context

Source: Copyright Mak Newton 13 September 2015

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Current Location

Junction between Broadclose Way and High Lane , Barton St David, South Somerset, Somerset, TA11 6BS, England

OS Grid Reference

ST 54203 31774

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 60447
Description: Obelisk mounted on one step base and plinth. Set within a crazy paved garden of remembrance which is bounded by a low wall with an access gate to the front and metal railings to the rear. Inscription and names on three sides of the plinth. Square flower beds placed either side of the obelisk. Wreath with ribbon is carved at the top of the front face of the obelisk.
Inscription: Front face: LEST WE/ FORGET/ IN/ GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ 1939 (Name) 1945 9 and 12 o'clock face: ROLL OF HONOUR/ (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 33
Served: 30
Died: 3
Information shown: forename initials, surname, additional
Order of names: alphabetical by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: forename initials, surname

History

Maintenance History: 2010: There is a slight tilt to the memorial which is being assessed. Remedial work will be carried out if necessary

Conservation

Custodian: The Parish Council

Components

Obelisk

Height: 2286mm

Width: 825mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1433849

full details of the listing can be found at https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1433849 (accessed 03/06/2026)

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