Six Wiltshire World War One memorials to be listed

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AlvedistonImage source, Mark Dunkley
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Alvediston's war memorial was carved from lime stone and was dedicated in 1920

Six war memorials are to be granted Grade II-listed status as part of the government's pledge to mark the centenary of World War One.

Historic England has pledged to protect 2,500 memorials across the UK by 2018.

The six are in Donhead St Mary, Brinkworth, Collingbourne Kingston, West Dean, Alvediston and Chilmark.

Roger Bowdler, from Historic England, said the memorials would be placed on the National Heritage List to "tell the story of sacrifice and struggle".

ChilmarkImage source, Mark Dunkley
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Chilmark's memorial was erected in 1920 and stands in the cemetery of the Church of St Margaret of Antioch

Donhead St MaryImage source, Mark Dunkley

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