Memorial

Bwlch, Cathedine and Llanfihangel Cwmdu

Source: Copyright Peter Alhadeff

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Current Location

Llangorse Road, junction of A40 and B4560, Bwlch, Brecknockshire, Powys, LD3 7HJ, Wales

SO 14619 22301

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Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 6838
Description: Celtic on three-stepped base.
Inscription: Face 1: ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS/ IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF THIS DISTRICT/ WHO LAID DOWN THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ THEIR NAME EVER LIVETH Other face: [names] One of the steps: SECOND WORLD WAR 1939-1945/[name]

Maintenance History: 2018: War Memorials Trust grant of £1,146 towards steam cleaning, and repointing with line mortar. In addition localised sharpening of individual letters and repainting of letters using black enamel paint; 2015: Memorial plinth reported as damaged and names are no longer visible.; 2016: Memorial plinth has been repaired.

Cross

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Cadw

Grade: II

List Entry: 20621

A prominently sited war memorial which forms an important landmark in the village.

Plinth

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good