Bridgwater War Memorial, War memorial in King Square, Bridgwater, England
The granite and bronze memorial features a seated female figure representing Civilization, holding a globe and book while surrounded by symbolic elements.
Sculptor John Angel completed this Grade II listed memorial in 1924, commemorating local soldiers who died in conflicts from World War I through Afghanistan.
The bronze plaques display names of 364 soldiers from World War I and 113 from World War II, serving as a central point for remembrance ceremonies.
Located on a raised pavement within King Square at coordinates 51.1295792, -3.0039922, the memorial stands 2000mm tall on its granite base.
The female figure sits upon a throne decorated with relief depictions of Labor, Home, Life, and Education, while her foot rests upon war demons.
Location: Bridgwater
Inception: 1924
Creator: John Angel
GPS coordinates: 51.12958,-3.00399
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:02
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