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    Memorial

    Cefncoed Cross

    Overall view of memorial, with wreaths laid at its base.

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    Current Location

    Left hand side of the road while driving east, High Street (A4054), Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan, CF48 2PH, Wales

    OS Grid Reference

    SO 03440 07818

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    6754
    Description
    Latin cross completely enclosed by pillars and roof, giving the appearance of a church window. Situated atop a plinth bearing the inscriptions and three stepped base. The cross and plinth portion of the memorial are surrounded by black railings.
    Inscription
    IN HONOURED MEMORY OF THE BRAVE MEN FROM VAYNOR PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918 FOR OUR FREEDOM/ ARGOF RHAG ANGHOF
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    40
    Died
    40
    Information shown
    Rank, regiment, forename initials, surname
    Order of names
    Rank, alphabetically
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    17
    Died
    17
    Information shown
    Rank, regiment, forename initials, surname
    Order of names
    Alphabetically

    Components

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Steps

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Fence/ Railing

    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


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