Summary

First World War memorial, amended following the Second World War. The detached wall to the north side of the memorial is not included in the listing.

Description

First World War memorial, amended following the Second World War.

MATERIAL: granite.

DESCRIPTION: the cross stands on a three-tiered square plinth and a single step base. The front face of the cross includes a raised cross relief and raised lettering reading '1914-1918 / IN / PROUD AND / GRATEFUL / MEMORY OF / THE MEN / OF / CHILCOMPTON / AND / DOWNSIDE / WHO GAVE THEIR / LIVES IN THE / GREAT WAR'. The names of those who died during the conflict are found on the tiers below together with the dedication 'THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE'. The names of those who died during the Second World War have been added to the south side.

This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 14 December 2016.

History

The war memorial was unveiled in 1921 and dedicated by the Bishop of Bath and Wells on 29 March 1921. It was manufactured by Messrs. F Blackler & Son of Clutton, and cost £150, raised by public subscription. There are 19 names of parishioners, arranged by rank, who died during the First World War. 18 further names were added to commemorate those who died during the Second World War. In 2015 a further name was added to the memorial when a local historian noted that the name of a soldier who had died in the Second World War was missing.

Reasons for Listing

Chilcompton War Memorial is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:

* Historic interest: as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifices it made in the conflicts of the C20;
* Architectural interest: as a modest yet elegant cross which stands on an elevated position.

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q66477641

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