Memorial

Brecon

Brecon cross - names 1

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Current Location

Junction of Steeple Lane and High Street, St Mary's Church, High Street, Brecon, Brecknockshire, Powys, LD3 7AA, Wales

SO 04519 28525

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 6835
Description: Smooth Celtic style wheel cross on square plinth and three stepped base. Celtic knotwork design carved on face of cross. Inscription positioned on plinth and base in black lettering.
Inscription: Face 1: IN THANKFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF THE MEN FROM THE PARISH OF/ ST JOHNS AND ST MARYS BRECON/ WHO DIED IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918/ (Names)/ THE GATES, PAVING AND FLOWER BEDS WERE ADDED/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THE PARISH WHO LOST THEIR LIVES/ IN THE 1939 - 1945 WAR WHOSE NAMES ARE GIVEN BELOW/ (Names) Face 2: (Names) Face 3: "Thanks be to God" Face 4: (Names)

Cross

Height: 2250 mm

Width: 2000 mm

Depth: 2000 mm

Made from: Granite - Welsh

Condition: Good