Radstock War Memorial

Heritage listing

Details First World War memorial by Messrs Cole and Barton of Radstock. Erected in 1925, with later additions for the Second World War and Iraq Conflict. MATERIALS: Carved in Portland Stone, with bronze panels. DESCRIPTION: The monument comprises a Latin cross on top of a tall, octagonal shaft. The top of the shaft (below the cross) is decorated with simple blind tracery. The shaft rises from an octagonal plinth that bears a number of memorial bronze plaques, and the plinth stands on three low steps, surrounded by a low iron railing. The plaques are inscribed 1939 1945 / (NAMES) / CONTINUED ON OPPOSITE PANEL // (NAMES) // TO THE / GLORY OF GOD / AND IN GRATEFUL / REMEMBRANCE / OF THE / MEN OF RADSTOCK / WHO FELL IN DEFENCE / OF THEIR COUNTRY / 1914 1918 / 1939 1945 // (NAMES) // 1939 1945 / CONTINUED / (NAMES) // IRAQ CONFLICT / (NAME) / OF THE / ROYAL SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS / (DATES) //.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.