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    Memorial

    1st Downend Scout Troop

    Obelisk.

    1/1

    Current Location

    Located at the junction of A432 and Westerleigh Rd, Badminton Rd (A432), Downend, Kingswood, Avon, BS16 6AA, England

    OS Grid Reference

    ST 65162 76740

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    Type of Memorial
    Obelisk
    WMR Reference Number
    7371
    Description
    Tapering granite obelisk surmounted by a Latin cross and situated atop a plinth and two tiered base. Bronze casting of the Boy Scouts badge with the motto "Be prepared" located on front face of obelisk. Inscription engraved on plinth and base.
    Inscription
    1ST DOWNEND TROOP/ OF BOY SCOUTS/ TO THE MEMORY /OF THOSE WHO FELL/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1919/ (Names)/ CALLED TO HIGHER SEVRICE
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    7
    Died
    7
    Information shown
    Forename initials, surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetically
    Maker(s)
    • Mr J Dawson, Builder

    Maintenance History
    2OO5 Parish Council agreed to have the war memorial refurbished.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    November 1921

    UNKNOWN

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1424745

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1424745 (accessed 24/04/2026)

    Obelisk

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1424745

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1424745 (accessed 24/04/2026)

    Plinth

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1424745

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1424745 (accessed 24/04/2026)

    Base

    Made from: Granite


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1424745

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1424745 (accessed 24/04/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    115932

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