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    Memorial

    F Owen

    Frank Owen

    Source: Copyright Craig Jones

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    Current Location

    On a step at edge of bridge., Maerdy Bridge, Maerdy Ferndale, Rhondda, Mid Glamorgan, CF43, Wales

    OS Grid Reference

    SS970 980

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    60475
    Description
    1. Metal plaque fixed to wooden railings. The inscription is surmounted by the emblem of the International Brigade. 2. Additionally in 2009 a slate tablet on a granite plinth with the same inscription and emblem.
    Inscription
    You are history You are legend. We shall not forget You/ THIS BRIDGE IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY/ OF FRANK OWEN/ OF PENTRE ROAD MAERDY,/ KILLED IN ACTION AT BRUNETE IN JULY 1937 FIGHTING FASCISM WITH/ THE INTERNTIONAL BRIGADE DURING THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR./ No pasaran
    War
    Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    surname,year died,place of death,forename,manner of death
    Order of names
    forename,surname,manner of death,place of death,year died
    Maintenance History
    Original plaque damaged by target practice, later replaced by a slate tablet.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    C. 2000

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Unveiled

    August 2009

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Poor


    Tablet

    Made from: Slate - Welsh


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Made from: Granite - Welsh


    Condition: Good


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