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Memorial details

Memorial type
Gate
District
Wrexham
Town
Brynteg (Pentre Broughton)
County
Clwyd
Country
Wales
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Maker
MR THOMAS GITTINS (Mason)
MR MERION JONES (Mason)
Ceremony
  • Dedicated
    Date: 19 November 1923
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
  • Rededicated
    Date: 9 June 1946
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
49729

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Current location

12-14
Quarry Road
Brynteg (Pentre Broughton)
Wrexham
Clwyd
LL11 6AD
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SJ 30679 52726
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
An elaborate wrought iron gates attached at the park entrance. The dates of WW1 and WW2 are carved at top of four gate posts and pillars, surrounded by carved laurel wreaths. Gates include stone posts which bear tablets with inscription and names. WW2 names were added on additional tablets.
Inscription
THERE IS A LIFE IN DEATH/ TO THE MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ 1919/ WE HAVE NOT DIED IN VAIN/ IN MEMORY OF/ (NAMES) 1919/ IN MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)/ 1945/ IN MEMORY OF/ (NAMES)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Cartwright, Theophilus
Davies, Arthur
Davies, Arthur C
Davies, E A
Davies, Edward
Davies, Edward H
Davies, George
Davies, John W
Davies, William H
Davies, W K
See details for all 76 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 76
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: 76
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: surname,forename
    Order of information: surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 34
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: 34
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: surname
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Gate posts
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Sandstone
  • Gates
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wrought Iron
  • Tablets
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Marble - White
  • Park
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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