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East Knoyle War Memorial

1920 establishments in EnglandGrade II listed buildings in WiltshireMilitary history of WiltshireMonuments and memorials in WiltshireOutdoor sculptures in England
World War II memorials in the United KingdomWorld War I memorials in England
War Memorial at East Knoyle geograph.org.uk 1037038
War Memorial at East Knoyle geograph.org.uk 1037038

The East Knoyle War Memorial is a monument that commemorates the lives of soldiers from East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England, who were killed in war. Unveiled on 26 September 1920, it was originally intended to commemorate the 20 soldiers from the parish who died during the First World War. Subsequent inscriptions were added to recognise twelve who were killed in the Second World War, and a soldier killed by friendly fire in the Iraq War. In 2016 the memorial was designated a Grade II listed building. The memorial was designed by Herbert Maryon, who taught sculpture at the University of Reading. It consists of a three-stepped stone base, a square plinth, and a shaft that rises 16 feet (4.9 m) and terminates in a small wheel cross. Each side of the plinth is inscribed. The front bears an inscription dedicated to those who died in the world wars; each is named on the right and rear. The left panel includes a Bible verse and the name of the soldier who died in Iraq.

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East Knoyle War Memorial
Holloway Lane,

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SP3 6AE , East Knoyle
England, United Kingdom
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