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    Memorial

    Kidwelly

    Kidwelly - general view

    Source: Copyright Mike Guttridge

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    Current Location

    100m NE of Kidwelly Bridge., New St, Kidwelly, Carmarthen, Dyfed, SA17 5DQ, Wales

    OS Grid Reference

    SN 40698 06976

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    Type of Memorial
    Sculptured / Cast figure
    WMR Reference Number
    36633
    Description
    Statue of soldier with bowed head and a reversed rifle standing at the 'Rest at Arms' position, mounted on a large, decorated plinth. Large wreath and two date tablets raised in relief at the top of the front face. Surrounded by black, metal railings with inset decoration and gilded toppings.
    Inscription
    GWELL ANGAU NA CHYWILYDD / 1914-1919 / (names)/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    40
    Died
    40
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    17
    Died
    17
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War - civilians
    Number Commemorated
    1
    Died
    1
    Information shown
    Surname, forename
    Maker(s)
    • GLENDINNING MOXHAM FRIBA, Designer

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    1924

    MRS JOHN HUGHES

    Dedicated

    1924

    Local Clergy/Dignitaries

    Components

    Figure

    Height: c2500 mm

    Width: c750 mm

    Depth: c750 mm


    Made from: Marble - White


    Condition: Good


    Plinth

    Height: c3500 mm

    Width: c1800 mm

    Depth: c1800 mm


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Fence/ Railing

    Height: c1000mm

    Width: c7500 mm

    Depth: c3500 mm


    Made from: Steel


    Condition: Good


    • Carmathen Journal 01/08/1924