Memorial details

Memorial type
Sculptured / Cast figure
District
Carmarthen
Town
Kidwelly
County
Dyfed
Country
Wales
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945), Second World War - civilians
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 1924
    Attended by: MRS JOHN HUGHES
  • Dedicated
    Date: 1924
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
36633

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Current location

100m NE of Kidwelly Bridge.
New St
Kidwelly
Carmarthen
Dyfed
SA17 5DQ
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SN 40698 06976
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Statue of soldier with bowed head and a reversed rifle standing at the 'Rest at Arms' position, mounted on a large, decorated plinth. Large wreath and two date tablets raised in relief at the top of the front face. Surrounded by black, metal railings with inset decoration and gilded toppings.
Inscription
GWELL ANGAU NA CHYWILYDD / 1914-1919 / (names)/ 1939-1945/ (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Anstee, Reginald
Anthony, W J
Bowry, W C
Collins, John
Davies, Dilwyn
Davies, D M
Davies, Frank
Davies, W E
Davies, W H
Edmunds, David
See details for all 58 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 40
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 40
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 17
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 17
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 1
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Surname, forename
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Figure
    Measurements: depth c750 mm, height c2500 mm, width c750 mm
    Materials: Marble - White
  • Plinth
    Measurements: depth c1800 mm, height c3500 mm, width c1800 mm
    Materials: Stone - Portland
  • Fence/ Railing
    Measurements: depth c3500 mm, height c1000mm, width c7500 mm
    Materials: Steel
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • Carmathen Journal 01/08/1924

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