Memorial

Professor A W Hughes

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On a triangular piece of land on the east side of the A487 leading to Cader Idris, where the road turns W to climb to Corris Uchaf., 8 Bridge Street, Corris, Machynlleth, Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, SY20 9SH, Wales

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SH 75424 07778

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 65759
Description: Tall decorative pink granite Celtic style cross, the front panels chequered top and bottom, rising to a circular head with a central relief rosette on each side. The cross is mounted on a cubic plinth which is set on inscribed base above which, on the 12 o'clock face, is a bronze portrait roundel with embossed bust. The memorial is set on a rough stone support and is enclosed by iron railings.
Inscription: 12 o'clock face: IN MEMORY OF/ ALFRED W HUGHES F.R.C.S./ PROFESSOR OF ANATOMY, KINGS COLLEGE, LONDON,/ WHO BEGAN HIS LIFE'S WORK AMONG THESE HILLS,/ AND DIED OF FEVER CONTRACTED IN THE/ SOUTH AFRICAN WAR, WHILE SUPERINTENDING/ THE WELSH HOSPITAL/ WHICH HE ORIGINATED AND ORGANIZED./ BORN AT FRONWEN CORRIS JULY 31ST 1861/ DIED NOVEMBER 3RD 1900./ ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION./ Portrait Roundel: ALFRED WILLIAM HUGHES MAGISTER DILECTUS/ PRO/ PATRIA MORTUUS/ MDCCCC/ 6 o'clock face: ER COF AM/ ALFRED W. HUGHES F.R.C.S./ ATHRAW DIFYNIAETH YN NGHOLEG Y BRENHIN LLUNDAIN./ CYCHWYNODD EI YRFA RHWNG Y BRYNIAU HYN,/ A BU FARW O CLEFYD AFAELODD YNDDO YN/ RHYFEL DE AFFRICA TRA YN AROLYGU YN/ YSPYTTY CYMREIG/ YR HWN A GYNLLUNIWYD AC A DREFNWYD GANNDO./ GANWYD NY FRONWEN CORRIS GORAF 31AIN 1861/ BU FARW TACH. 3YDD 1900./ CODWYD TRWY DANYSGRIFIADAU CYHOEDDUS./(Welsh inscription translates the main English inscription.)

Commemoration

War: Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1

History

Maker(s): SIR WILLIAM GOSCOMBE JOHN RA, Sculptor
Maintenance History: Surface condition, Biological growth, metallic staining. Structural condition: Cracks, splits, breaks, holes. No Vandalism Listed Grade II, 12th June 1999

Ceremonies

Unveiled

9th September 1905

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Professor A W Hughes

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Professor A W Hughes

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

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