Lacock

World War I name detail, war memorial, Lacock, Wiltshire - Taken by Bruce Hinze 05 Sep 2012

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World War II name detail, war memorial, Lacock, Wiltshire - Taken by Bruce Hinze 05 Sep 2012

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war memorial, Lacock, Wiltshire - Taken by Bruce Hinze 19 Sep 2012

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Lacock memorial - Taken by National Trust/Rachael Holtom 29 May 2013

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World War I names on war memorial, Lacock, Wiltshire - Taken by Bruce Hinze 05 Sep 2013

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World War II names on war memorial, Lacock, Wiltshire - Taken by Bruce Hinze 05 Sep 2013

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Lacock - Taken by David Lovell 20 Jan 2014

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Lacock War Memorial - Taken by Ian Capper (geograph) licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons License 18 Jul 2015

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Lacock in Weat Street - Taken by Ian Capper (geograph) licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons License 18 Jul 2015

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The Lacock War Memorial built in 1920. - Taken by Tim Havenith 15 Aug 2018

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Close up of the armorial trophy in tympanum. - Taken by Tim Havenith 15 Aug 2018

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The names of the fallen for both WWI and WWII. - Taken by Tim Havenith 15 Aug 2018

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Good condition - Taken by John Peat 22 Sep 2019

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Good condition - Taken by John Peat 22 Sep 2019

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Good condition - Taken by John Peat 22 Sep 2019

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Reference WMO/157064

Address:

West Street

Lacock

Chippenham

SN15 2LQ

England

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Status: On original site

Type: Freestanding

Location: External

Setting: Roadside

Description: Shrine

Materials:

Stone Stone (any)

Lettering: Inscribed on a plaque

Conflicts:

First World War (1914-1918)
Second World War (1939-1945)

About the memorial: On National Trust Property: A very ornate and substantial memorial to the men of Lacock who fell in the First or the Second World War. (The late C17 or early C18 construct was originally the frame to a grand Talbot family memorial in St Cyriac's Church. When a new window was installed in 1902, it was put into storage. Matilda Talbot, the last family owner of Lacock Abbey, offered it to the village for the First World War fallen. George Parker Pearson, engineer who designed the Chippenham war memorial used it as the frame for his war memorial design.

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Extracts from newspaper report of unveiling on 14 November 1920
LACOCK – UNVEILING AND DEDICATION OF WAR MEMORIAL.  Lacock has done nobly in the provision memorial the men belonging to the parish who fell the war. The village, out of its population sent about 150 on military service, and of this number 30 made the great sacrifice. To honour the memories of those a movement was some time ago put on foot to erect a memorial. A Committee was formed having Mr. E. Latham as chairman. Mr. W.Hill, secretary, and Mr. R.H. Foley as treasurer. As a result the efforts made a sum of about £300 was collected and it was decided that the memorial should take the form of monument which has been erected on prominent site in the centre of village. The structure from the design of Mr. G. Parker Pearson, and the site on which it is erected was originally a part of garden abutting the main road in the centre of the village. The boundary wall has been demolished and replaced by a handsome monument of Bath stone with wing walls in local stone adjoining. The monument is 17 ft. high and 12 ft. wide, with enriched mouldings, the treatment being of English Renaissance style. In the centre of the upper part is a niche which is fixed a plain cross and surmounting the niche the word “Pax.” On the side panels is “1914-1919” and below in black letters on a tablet of Forest of Dean stone are the names —30 in number—of the fallen, with the following inscription “For God and the right. These gave their lives in the Great War to defend their King and Country. Their memory is enshrined in the hearts of the people of this Parish who erected this monument mark their gratitude and affection.”

In the construction of the monument Miss Talbot, the lady of the manor of Lacock, very kindly came to the aid the Committee and generously gave the outer framing of the structure and two pillars. These formerly were a portion of monument in the Lady Chapel of the church to Sir John Talbot, who died in the 17th century. The portion referred to was removed from original position some years ago when structural alterations were made the chancel and since then parts taken away were built into the churchyard walk. Miss Talbot conceived the idea that this stone work would serve a more useful purpose by forming part of the present memorial, and kindly consented for it to used for that purpose, which has been done in the manner named and adds architectural beauty to the structure, the only defect which is at present observable in viewing it from the street is that background is somewhat bare, but we understand this will obviated in the future by the planting on either side of the monument at the back a cypress tree, the foliage of which in years to come will away with the bareness now noticeable. 
The unveiling and dedication of the memorial took place on Sunday afternoon in the presence of large assemblage. The proceedings commenced with a procession, formed up near the entrance to the Abbey, of the discharged soldiers, over a hundred in number, belonging to Lacock. After the village had been processioned, headed the Corsham Band playing en route a march based on Kipling’s Recessional, “Lest forget,” the men, under the command of Capt. W. JL Burt, were formed up in front of the memorial where were also assembled the villagers, and those present in a representative capacity included Mr. P. J. Gane (representing the British Red Cross), architect and members of the Committee. With Vicar (Rev. W. H. Rams bottom), were Miss Talbot, M.B.E. wearing the uniform of the Women’s Royal Naval Service, in which she served with distinction for some time, the Rev. Vere Awdry, Rev. J. H. Watson (Chippenham), Rev. W. J. Farr (Melksham), Mr. A Doel and Mr. E. Latham. 
The last-named, as Chairman of the Parish Council, called on the vicar to offer prayer, and at the conclusion of prayers the hymn ” O God, our help in ages past ’’ was sung, the singing of this and the other hymns which followed being led by the band. The Rev. W. J. Farr then gave an address….
…Miss Talbot then unveiled the memorial by pulling aside the Union Jack which covered the front, and dedicated it by repeating the following:—“To the great glory of God, and in sacred memory of all those from this parish who at the call of duty, in defence our homes and country, nobly laid down their Lives in the faith and fear God, dedicate this memorial in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.” 
After the singing of the hymn, “Let saints on earth,” an address was given by Mr. A. Doel, who stated that he had been asked few words representing the Wesleyan body…..The Rev. J. H. Watson (Wesleyan), followed…..The hymn “For all Thy saints followed”, and at its conclusion Buglers Drewett, Collins and Harris sounded the “Last Post.” The band then played a selection in memory of the brave. It commenced with the Dead March and then followed several appropriate hymn tunes. The service was concluded by the band playing the National Anthem.

(Wiltshire Times and Trowbridge Advertiser - Saturday 20 November 1920)

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For God And The Right/ These All Gave Their Lives In The Great War/ To Defend Their King And Country, Their Memory/ Is Enshrined In The Hearts Of The People Of This/ Parish Who Erected This Monument As A Mark Of/ Their Gratitude And Affection/ (Names)/ These Also/ Gave Their Lives/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)

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1914 -1918 Alfred Tom Benham, James Blake, Edward Bath, Victor William Clifford, Walter Charles Cole, John Cole, William Collett, George Goodwin Cook, Herbert Crew, Cyril Chivers, Frederick Edward Croker, Fred Evans, Richard Elmes, Walter Feltham, Frank Gregory, Wilfred Hunt, William Alfred Knight, Sydney Earnest Lock, Frederick Charles Nutt, Allen Llewellen Palmer, Edward Pegler, William Penny, Basil William Ramsbottom, Arthur Joseph Ricketts, Alfred George Self, Sandford William Shippard, James Smith, Earnest Stevens, Frederick Stevens, George Stevens. 1939 -1945 David Brill, Norman Cole, Frank Colson, Leslie Cooper, Leslie Cox, Robert Granville, Stuart Greaves, Francis R. Hill, Patrick Holt, James Lloyd, Edward Taylor, David Peel, Richard Jones, AnthonyHolman.

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Grade II (England)

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1283747

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