Memorial

Abercarn

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Current Location

In the centre of Abercarn Village just east of the main thoroughfare in a public garden, Memorial Garden, Market Place, Abercarn, Islwyn, Gwent, NP11 5GW, Wales

OS Grid Reference

ST 21606 94952

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Allegory (eg: Victory)
WMR Reference Number: 3665
Description: Draped female figure blowing trumpet and holding wreath, surmounting tall pedestal. Cenotaph of white stone stands on a base of 3 granite steps Two-tier plinth and base with a bronze plaque in a decorative frame. Above is the tapering pier with bronze wreath and Welsh inscription terminating in a cornice moulding.
Inscription: 12 o'clock face: GWELL/ ANGAU NA/ CHYWILYDD (trans: Better Death than Dishonour)/ "TO THE MEMORY OF OUR GLORIOUS DEAD."/ (Names)/ 6 o'clock face: 1939 - 1945/ (Names)

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 59
Died: 59
Information shown: Surname, initials
Order of names: Surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 31
Died: 31
Information shown: Surname, initials
Order of names: Surname

History

Maker(s): J H Highley, Architect

Ceremonies

Unveiled

26 May 1923

Unknown

Conservation

Components

Pedestal

Made from: Stone

Condition: Unknown

Cadw

Grade: II

List Entry: 20996

Cadw listing description: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=20996 (Accessed: 28/11/2020)

Sculpture

Made from: Bronze

Condition: Unknown

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Abercarn

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Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

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