Memorial

Batcombe

Batcombe Parish

Source: Copyright Mark Newton

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Current Location

Vinings Hill/ Gold Hill, Batcombe, Mendip, Somerset, BA4 6HF, England

ST 69083 39044

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 72661
Description: Latin cross set on an octagonal shaft, octagonal plinth and two steps. The names and dedication are on the faces of the plinth and the whole is est in a circular garden approached by three steps.
Inscription: On front face of plinth: IN PROUD AND / GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF / THE PARISH / WHO DIED IN THE / GREAT WAR 1914 – 18 Other faces: (Names)/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE.

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 12
Died: 12
Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, regiment
Additional Information: Name of 7995 Private William John Newman of the 1st Bn The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's) added 12 November 2017

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Historic England

Grade: II

List Entry: 1443703

Additional name added with permission