Memorial

Llanddaniel Fab

Llanddaniel War Memorial

Source: Copyright Stuart Stanton, Bangor University

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Current Location

On crossroads in the centre of the village, n/k, near No. 3, Church Terrace, Llanddaniel Fab, Anglesey, Gwynedd, LL60 6ED, Wales

SH 49580 70455

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Type of Memorial: Pillar / Column
WMR Reference Number: 73978
Description: The memorial stands approx. 2m high, rectangular in shape on stone base. Placed on perimeter of church grounds. (church and churchyard now disused). Names, places of attachment and dates all inscribed along with poem extract by 'Hedd Wyn' at base. https://www.youtube.com/welshwarmemorials Links to a film of the memorial
Inscription: 'Er Cof Am....' Welsh for 'In Memory Of' followed by Welsh text that translates as 'the brave men of this district who died for King and Country (Brenin au Gwlad). At the base, the words of the Welsh poet Ellis Evans 'Hedd Wyn' who himself died on the Western Front (31/07/17 ) are inscribed. They translate as "His sacrifice will not pass away; His face, so dear, will not be forgotten; Despite Germany staining its iron fist in his blood." From the poem 'Nid a'n Ango' ('It' Will not be forgotten).