Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Rectangular (landscape) brass panel with inscription above 4 rectangular (portrait) brass panels inscribed with Regiments and names. Below these 4 panels are two smaller rectangular (landscape) brass panels with additional names which were added later.
Reason for status change (if applicable/optional)
Memorial amended to reflect the Second Boer War and the panels described
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Wells Cathedral
Town
Wells
District
Mendip
County
Somerset
Country
England
Postcode
BA5 2UE
OS map ref
ST 550574581
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

County Of Somerset Second Boer War Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
TO THE GLORY OF GOD, AND IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE SOMERSET REGIMENT WHO FELL IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR 1899 - 1902, FROM THE COUNTY OF SOMERSET 1903 (NAMES)
War
How many names are listed in total?
205
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
205
What information is listed for those commemorated?
Unit, Rank, Initial, Surnames
How is this information ordered?
Unit, Rank, Surname
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
CATHEDRAL
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Plaques / Panels with names
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Brass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
War Memorials Online Reference number
252312
History
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
James Powell and Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd
What role did they have in the making?
Artist
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
28th November 1903
Who was present?
LORD LIEUTENANT OF SOMERSET
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
28th November 1903
Who was present?
Bishop of Bath and Wells
References
References
For Remembrance and in Honour of Those Who Lost Their Lives in the South African War 1899-1902 by Gildea, James 186 Published:Eyre and Spottiswoode 1911 London
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
205143
Boer War Plaques
What is the image's caption?
Boer War Plaques
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
24/07/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✔
Media Image Height
1000
Media Image Width
564
Media ID
205237
Somerset 2nd Boer War
What is the image's caption?
Somerset 2nd Boer War
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
24/07/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000
Media ID
205238
Somerset 2nd Boer War
What is the image's caption?
Somerset 2nd Boer War
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
24/07/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000
Media ID
205239
Somerset 2nd Boer War
What is the image's caption?
Somerset 2nd Boer War
Copyright Statement
Sharky Ward
Who is it credited to?
Sharky Ward
Date Taken
24/07/2025
Who took or provided this image?
Sharky Ward
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
667
Media Image Width
1000