Memorial

Llangynidr

Llangynidr cross from churchyard in Llangynidr Crockhowell

Source: Jon Webber

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Current Location

At edge of churchyard, visible best from road, Llangynidr Parish Church of St. Cynidr & St. Mary, Duffryn Road, Llangynidr, Crickhowell, Brecknockshire, Powys, NP8 1NH, Wales

OS Grid Reference

SO 15565 19396

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Cross
WMR Reference Number: 75165
Description: Stone memorial in shape of Celtic cross. Traditional shape and decoration of cross, base of memorial plain apart from inscriptions
Inscription: At top : Gwell Angeu Na Chywilydd (Better Death than Dishonour) At Foot: In Memory of the Men of this Parish who made the Supreme Sacrifice At Base: Erected by the Inhabitants of Llangynidr

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 15
Died: 15
Information shown: Rank, Name, Date of Death
Order of names: Chronologically by year

History

Sponsor Type: public
Sponsored By: "The Memorial was paid for by public subscription from villagers. The collection started in January 1919 and raised the sum of £225.14s 6p. The memorial was unveiled and dedicated at a special service on Sunday 25th July, 1920" (Taken from booklet 'Stories behind the Stone Cross' available from Crickhowell Local History Centre)
Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information: as above
Maintenance History: Fully restored and rededicated 2015, funded by Heritage Lottery.

Ceremonies

Conservation

Custodian: Llangynidr Local History Society

Components

Cross

Made from: Granite

Condition: Good