Memorial details

Memorial type
Obelisk
District
Monmouth
Town
Caerwent
County
Gwent
Country
Wales
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
17576

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Current location

Crossroads in the centre of village
Green Lane
Caerwent
Monmouth
Gwent
NP26 5AZ
Wales

OS Grid Ref: ST 46874 90566
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Short obelisk on sqaure plinth, surrounded by railings and surmounted by a large lantern. Wreath above visible inscription.
Inscription
12 o'clock face: IN PROUD AND UNFADING MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO DIED IN THE/ SECOND GREAT WAR/ 1939 - 1945./ (Names)/ THEY ARE IN PEACE. FOR GOD PROVED THEM,/ AND FOUND THEM WORTHY FOR HIMSELF./ 3 o'clock face: 1914 -1918./ (Names)/ 6 o' clock face: THE PATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS IS AS/ THE SHINING LIGHT./ 9 o'clock face: 1914 -1918./ (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Baker, T
Bartle, Charles M
Bennett, N
Burrows, A
Chappell, Trevor S
Cropper, J
Cropper, T A
Crosbie, William F
Davies, A H
Gardener, F
See details for all 27 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 19
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 19
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, initial surname, and regiment
    Order of information: Surname
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 8
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 8
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Rank, forename, surname and regiment
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Obelisk
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone - Portland
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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