Memorial

Gwalchmai Memorial Clocktower

Gwalchmai War Memorial

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On R/H side in Holyhead direction, at crossroads, Ty Rarrd, A5 Holyhead Road, Gwalchmai, Anglesey, Gwynedd, LL65 4PR, Wales

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Type of Memorial: Clock or clock tower
WMR Reference Number: 17399
Description: Three stage tower with a domed cap surmounted by plain cross. The clock stage has a cornice arched over the clock faces on each side. The second stage has a rectangular commemorative plaque on the South side with WW1 names. A plaque on the East face has WW2 names. South face has a wreath in bas-relief, other faces have narrow elliptical-headed louvred ventilation slits.
Inscription: 'Yn Angof ni Chant Fod' Atgof serch am ddewrion Gwalchmai a'r Cylch a syrthiodd yn ( a thrwy) y Rhyfel Mawr 1914 - 1918. (trans: ' They will not be forgotten' A recollection of the bravery (of those) from Gwalchmai and District who fell in (and because of) the Great War 1914-1918

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 9
Died: 9
Information shown: name, place of home, year of death,age
Order of names: Chronologically
Additional Information: Inscription reads 'Dewrion Gwalchmai Dros Ryddid Rhyfel 1939-45' (The courage of Gwalchmai for freedom)

Maker(s): MR JOHN GRIFFITHS NIWM F/W, Mason
Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: Community collection to raise money - £506 in total - to meet cost of memorial. Unveiling ceremony 02/07/1926. Minutes of Memorial Committee translate (from Welsh) that : "We have been a little slow but if we have, we will build a fitting memorial. It is likely that the clock will be most beautiful and justify intention." Mason - John Griffiths (Llangefni), Sculptor T.R. Williams (Llangefni), Moelfre quarry stone used. Memorial now the responsibility of Cyngor Bro Gwalchmai (Community Council)
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