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    Memorial

    Bishopsteignton -WW1 and WW2

    Bishopsteignton -WW1 and WW2 War Memorial

    Source: Copyright Mike Guttridge

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    Current Location

    Fore Street, Bishopsteignton, East Devon, Devon, TQ14 9QR, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SX 90877 73798

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    72377
    Description
    Celtic cross set on a tapering shaft, tapering plinth with the WW1 names and dedication in black lettering, and a rectangular tablet set against the lower edge with WW2 names. The whole is set on a stone base with a small wall behind it.
    Inscription
    On plinth: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE IMMORTAL/ MEMORY MEN OF/ BISHOPSTEIGNTON/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ "Greater love Hath no man than this, / That a man lay down His life for his friends.."/ 1915/(Names)/ 1916/ (Names)/ 1917/ (Names)/ 1918/ (Names)/ 1919/ (Names) On tablet: ALSO TO THE MEMORY OF THOSE / WHO FELL IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR / 1939 - 1945 / (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    23
    Died
    23
    Information shown
    initials, surname, regiment, date of death.
    Order of names
    Date of death, grouped into years
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    13
    Died
    13
    Information shown
    Service number, initials, surname, regiment.
    Order of names
    Surname.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    27th November 1920

    Admiral Stoddart, C.B.

    Dedicated

    27th November 1920

    Revs. E. M. Kelly, C. Y. Comyns and F. Strong-Evans

    Unveiled

    29th February 1948

    Mr. T. Turpin, Parish Council chairman

    Dedicated

    29th February 1948

    The Vicar, Rev. E. G. Easton assisted by Mr. F. E. Dale, Methodist.

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Granite - Cornish


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1422226

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listin g/the-list/list-entry/1422226 (accessed 20/04/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    190295

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    • Western Times - Tuesday 30 November 1920 Bishopsteignton War Memorial
    • Exeter and Plymouth Gazette - Friday 05 March 1948 UNVEILING Bishopsteignton War Memorial