War Memorial at Yealmpton, South Devon
N 50° 20.904 W 004° 00.025
30U E 428823 N 5577847
A memorial to the men of Yealmpton who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars.
Waymark Code: WM3J7F
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/11/2008
Views: 8
This War Memorial is dedicated to the men of Yealmpton who lost their lives in the the two major wars of the twentieth century. The memorial would have been originally erected after the Great War 1914-1918. The inscription on the plinth would have been added later after the end of the Second World War.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I
World War II
In Honor Of: To the honoured memory of the men of this parish who laid down their lives for their King & Country in the Great War 1914-1918
Who Put it Here?: Yealmpton Parish Council
Description of Memorial:
The War Memorial is set on the side of the main road through the centre of the village. It overlooks the nearby parish church.
Date of dedication: Not listed
Marker Text: Not listed
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