| Bridgwater War Memorial | |
|---|---|
| England | |
 The Angel of Bridgwater which serves as Bridgwater War Memorial in King Square with the offices of Sedgemoor District Council in the background | |
| For World War I, World War II, Korean War, Falklands Conflict and Afghan conflict | |
| Established | 1924 |
| Unveiled | 1924 |
| Location | 51°07′47″N 3°00′14″W / 51.1296°N 3.0039°W near |
| Designed by | John Angel |
| Commemorated |
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Bridgwater War Memorial is a Grade II* listed[1] war memorial located on King Square in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, on the site previously occupied by Bridgwater Castle. It was designed by John Angel in the mid-1920s.[2][3] The green figure of the memorial is allegorical,[4] representing "Civilization as a seated female, holding a globe in one hand and with the book of knowledge on her lap."[5]
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