MSO10316 - War Memorial, Winsford (Building)

Summary

A granite War Memorial in the shape of a Celtic cross. It commemorates those who served from Winsford during World Wars One and Two. It was originally unveiled in 1921.

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A war memorial in the form of a granite Celtic style cross on the two-stepped base. The cross commemorates those who served in both World Wars and reads: IN / HONOUR OF THE / MEN OF WINSFORD / WHO SERVED FROM 1914 - 1919 / LEST WE FORGET / ALSO THE MEN AND / WOMEN WHO SERVED / 1939 - 1945. [1] The Winsford Archive has a photograph of the unveiling ceremony of Winsford war memorial in 1921, taken by Vowles. [2] Winsford was designated as a conservation area in 2023. The new appraisal was produced as part of the adoption of the conservation area. [3]

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Website: Imperial War Museum. United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials. National Inventory ref: 1422.
  • <2> Archive: Winsford History Society. Various. Winsford Archive.
  • <3> Report: Thurlow, T.. 2023. Winsford Conservation Area Appraisal. Exmoor National Park Authority.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local Heritage List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 18475

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Grid reference Centred SS 2906 1349 (2m by 2m)
Map sheet SS21SE
Civil Parish WINSFORD, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Oct 19 2023 3:25PM

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