Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Swansea
Town
Ystradgynlais
County
West Glamorgan
Country
Wales
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
84929

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Current location

St Cynog's Church
B4599 Heol Eglwys
Ystradgynlais
Swansea
West Glamorgan
SA9 1HN
Wales

OS Grid Ref: SN 78720 10056
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Large rectangular brass plaque with foliate border and surmounted by an incised crown. The lists of those commemorated form three columns below the inscription.
Inscription
FOR GOD & COUNTRY/ To the Glory of God/ AND/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914 - 1919./ (Names)/ "THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE"
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 57
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 57
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Initial and surname
    Order of information: Alphabetically by surname
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Brass
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

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