Memorial details

Memorial type
Cross
District
Meirionnydd
Town
Dolgellau
County
Gwynedd
Country
Wales
Commemoration
Second World War (1939-1945), First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
37114

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Current location

SPORTS GROUND NEXT TO THE RIVER
Dolgellau
Meirionnydd
Gwynedd
LL40 1DE
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SH 72944 17958
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Three-stepped base surmounted by tapering plinth, shaft and Celtic cross. Recessed panel at base of shaft on 12 o'clock face contains inscription and crossed leeks carved in relief. Similar panel on 6 o'clock face contains inscription and imperial crown carved in relief. Names recorded on polished panels on all four sides of plinth. An additional tablet for WW2 added at the foot of the cross. The entire memorial stands in a dip enclosed by metal railings on three sides.
Inscription
12 o'clock face: Y RHYFEL/ 1914 - 1918/ A DDUG ANGAU/ NI DDWG ANGOF. (Lest we forget those who died in the 1914 - 1918 War.)/ (Names)/ HEFYD O'R DREF HON (Also from this town)/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)/ HEFYD O'R CYLCH CYFAGOS (Also from the surrounding area)/ 1939 - 1945 / (Names); 6 o'clock face: 1914 - 1918/ THEY ARE NOT DEAD/ SUCH SPIRITS NEVER DIE/ (Names); 3 and 9 o'clock faces: (Names)
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Aladin, Alexis A.
Bennett, Mary R.
Browne, Richard
Collins, George
Coops, Frank N.
Davies, David J.
Davies, D. Oswald
Davies, Evan Emrys
Davies, Gomer
Davies, Hughie
See details for all 133 names
Commemorations
  • Second World War (1939-1945)
    Total names on memorial: 26
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 26
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, forename
    Order of information: surname, forename
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 107
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 107
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: forename, surname, additional
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Cross
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Stone
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference

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