Memorial

Cardigan

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Current Location

South End of Victoria Gardens, In angle between North Road and Slip Road to Gwbert Road, Cardigan, Ceredigion, Dyfed, SA43 1LS, Wales

SN 18116 46464

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Type of Memorial: Cenotaph
WMR Reference Number: 6905
Description: Cenotaph in grey granite based on the Whitehall model, but a reduced version that is broader to the front than the sides, unlike the Whitehall Cenotaph. Two wide granite steps then low two stage plinth. The upper stage bears the date of the First World War in raised numerals. Just above is the high base with name plaques and then three receding small steps to top altar with rebated corners. Shallow ridged cap with incised Tudor rose on front face and laurel wreath in relief positioned on front face of stage. A metal poppy has been included in the grass by the memorial (21/08/2025)
Inscription: 6 o'clock face: THE GLORIOUS DEAD/ (Names)/ 1914 - 1918 9 o'clock face: 1939 - 1945/ (Names) 12 o'clock face: Falklands Islands 1982/ (Names)/ Afghanistan 2001 - 2015/ (Names) Poppy - CYNGOR TREF ABERTEIFI / CARDIGAN TOWN COUNCIL/ I goffiau canmlwyddiant diwedd y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf/ To Commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War/ 2018 - 2013/ (The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month)/ 11/11/2018