Memorial

Swansea

Column (6 o'clock face)

Source: Copyright Mark Newton

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Current Location

Roadside overlooking Swansea Bay, opposite recreation ground., Mumbles Road Promenade, Swansea, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA2 0AP, Wales

SS 63749 92048

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Type of Memorial: Cenotaph
WMR Reference Number: 6627
Description: Portland stone cenotaph with stylised tomb-chest. Bronze low relief wreaths to narrow sides with dates. Broad sides have relief of anchor in wreath and Swansea Arms, below which is inscription. Cenotaph precinct surrounded by octagonal wall with four entrances. Inner faces of wall bear bronze plaques with names of fallen. Stones record details of ceremonies. Wreath on front face, with the army, navy and air force crests on other sides.
Inscription: 1914-1918 1939-1945/ PRO DEO REGE ET PATRIA Foundation Stone: THIS STONE WAS LAID BY/ F.M. EARL HAIG OF BEMERSYDE/ K.T. G.C.B. O.M G.C.V.O K.C.I.E./ ON THE FIRST DAY OF JULY 1922/ UNDER THIS STONE LIES THE KINGS SHILLING/ PLACED BY MRS FEWINGS REPRESENTING THE WAR WIDOWS.

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 500
Died: 400
Information shown: Surname, forename, regiment
Order of names: service THEN surname
Additional Information: Total is combined number for multiple wars listed together on the memorial

Maker(s): Ernest E Morgan Ariba Friba, Designer
Messrs Griffiths, Davies, and Co of Swansea, Builder
Costs: c £3,000
Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: £9,000 plus was subscribed to the fund.