Holyhead Cenotaph, Holyhead, Ynys Môn, Wales
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N 53° 18.528 W 004° 37.978
30U E 391198 N 5907866
An impressive Cenotaph in Holyhead, Ynys Môn, Wales.
Waymark Code: WM2GVW
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/01/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Roamineye
Views: 48

This granite cenotaph stands in Victoria Square in the town of Holyhead (Caergybi). There is a bronze relief of the left and right faces of a Sailor and a Soldier.

Unveiled in 1923 by Sir R H Williams-Bulkeley. The cenotaph was erected to remember those who fell in the Great War.
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 09/15/1923

Private or Public Monument?: Government

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Town Council.

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe

Website for this Monument: [Web Link]

Physical Address of Monument:
VICTORIA SQUARE
HOLYHEAD, ANGLESEY WALES


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