Radstock War Memorial

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) //.