Memorial

Machynlleth

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Current Location

Junction of Heol Penrallt, Heol-Y-Doll and Maes Glas, Heol Penrallt, Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire, Powys, SY20 8BQ, Wales

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SH 74598 00961

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cenotaph
WMR Reference Number: 6847
Description: Cenotaph-derived memorial supporting an ornate roof surmounted by a cross. Crucifix finial over parapet linked to the wide and deep cornice by volute brackets. Tablets to centre flanked by polished columns with slate capitals and bases. On three stepped platform.
Inscription: COFFA'R DEWR (Translation: Memorial to the Brave)/ 1914 - 1918 / Y RHAI HYN A RODDODD EU BYWYD / DROS EU GWLAD YN NYDD EI CHYNI. (Translation: Those who gave their lives for their country in its time of need.)/ (Names) / "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE." / 1939 - 1945 / (Names) / "AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING / WE WILL REMEMBER THEM."

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 52
Died: 52
Information shown: Surname, forename
Order of names: Alphabetically by surname

War: Second World War (1939-1945)
Number Commemorated: 15
Died: 15
Information shown: Surname, forename, decorations
Order of names: Alphabetically by surname

History

Maker(s): Mr James Leonard Williams FRIBA, Designer
MRr A S Gilliam, Builder
Maintenance History: September 2019: Memorial renovated with funds from the Powys War Memorials Project (supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund).

Ceremonies

Unveiled

10th April 1924

The Marquess of Londonderry KG

Dedicated

10th April 1924

Rec Chancellor C Powell-Price MA

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