Memorial

Caerwent - WW1 and WW2 Obelisk

Obelisk

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Current Location

Crossroads in the centre of village, Green Lane, Caerwent, Monmouth, Gwent, NP26 5AZ, Wales

ST 46874 90566

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Type of Memorial: Obelisk
WMR Reference Number: 17576
Description: Short obelisk on sqaure plinth, surrounded by railings and surmounted by a large lantern. Wreath above visible inscription.
Inscription: 12 o'clock face: IN PROUD AND UNFADING MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED IN THE/ SECOND GREAT WAR/ 1939 - 1945./ (Names)/ THEY ARE IN PEACE. FOR GOD PROVED THEM,/ AND FOUND THEM WORTHY FOR HIMSELF./ 3 o'clock face: 1914 -1918./ (Names)/ 6 o' clock face: THE PATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS IS AS/ THE SHINING LIGHT./ 9 o'clock face: 1914 -1918./ (Names)

Obelisk

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

Cadw

Grade: II

List Entry: 23037

Cadw Listing Description: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=23037 (Accessed: 17 July 2020)