WELLS WAR MEMORIAL

World War 1 & 2 - Detailed information
Compiled and Copyright © Martin Edwards 2008

The memorial for Wells stands out side St Cuthbert's Church, St Cuthbert's Street, Wells. It takes the form of a two-stepped octagonal base surmounted by square plinth whit a tapering shaft and lantern cross with bronze figures in it. The inscription is on bronze plaques set into the sides of the plinth and the top step, the whole stands on a paved area. Four knights are in individual niches in the lantern cross and the cross itself is carved with harp symbols, roses, lions rampant and swords of sacrifice. There are 99 names listed for World War 1 and 38 for World War 2. The names have yet to be transcribed - offers please.

Photograph Copyright © Martin Edwards 2008from an old postcard

THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE

REMEMBER ALSO THOSE WHO DIED FOR TRUTH AND FREEDOM 1939 - 1945

Last updated 25 October, 2008