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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Llanrwst

    Llanrwst full view

    Source: Copyright MHS (WMO 179165)

    1/4

    Current Location

    Denbigh Street, Llanrwst, Aberconwy, Gwynedd, LL26 0AA, Wales

    OS Grid Reference

    SH 79969 61743

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    Type of Memorial
    Board / Plaque / Tablet
    WMR Reference Number
    24547
    Description
    Large bronze plaque for WW1 with rounded head mounted on a slanted stone base. Separate plaque for WW2 placed below the WW1 plaque. Inscription in relief. Formerly housed at the Llanrwst War Memorial Institute - see memorial reference 24520.
    Inscription
    TEYRNGED I GOFFADDWRIAETH/ DEWRION TREF A PHLWYS/ LLANRWST A FU FARW YN/ T RHYFEL MAWR 1914 - 1918/ (NAMES)/ 1939 - 1945/ (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    83
    Died
    83
    Information shown
    Surname, forename
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    19
    Died
    19
    Information shown
    Surname, forename
    Maker(s)
    • WILLIAM HUGHES OF LLANRWST, Sculptor

    • MESSRS MARTINS OF BIRMINGHAM, Founder / Foundry

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    7th November 1926

    Mrs Skillicorn who lost three sons

    Previous Location(s)

    • On the corner of Denbigh Street and Plough Street / Stryd yr Aradr, Llanrwst War Memorial Institute, Denbigh Street, Llanrwst, Aberconwy, Gwynedd, LL26 0AA, Wales

    OS Grid Reference

    SH 79914 61724

    Year of move

    UNKNOWN

    Reason for move

    Institute was converted to offices in 1974.

    Components

    Plaque

    Made from: Bronze


    Condition: Good


    Base

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    • History Points: https://historypoints.org/index.php?page=llanrwst-war-memorial
    • War Memorials Online: https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/179165/
    • Bangor & North Wales Post, 7 November 1974.
    • Anonymous, 'WAR MEMORIAL AT LLANRWST', Western Mail, Saturday 6 November 1926.
    • Gwynedd Archaeological Trust: https://archwilio.org.uk/arch/query/page.php?watprn=GAT58704