War Memorial Cross - Felinfoel, Llanelli, Carmarthenshir, Wales.
N 51° 41.962 W 004° 08.652
30U E 420926 N 5728221
Combined War Memorial in the form of a granite Celtic Cross, mounted on a three step plinth. Commemorating, The South African War, Great War, & World War II. Standing in the Holy Trinity churchyard, Felinfoel, Carmarthenshire, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMVKT3
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/01/2017
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This War Memorial Cross stands near the entrance to the churchyard cemetery of Holy Trinity church, Felinfoel, Llanelli, Wales, Great Britain.
The granite Celtic Cross monument with Knot work engravings to the front, stands over 15 feet tall, mounted on a three step plinth.
The top front plinth is inscribed:
"Great War 1914 - 1918 / To the Glory of God / and in the memory of the Men from Felinfoel who for right and liberty made the supreme sacrifice."
The rear face of the monument commemorates the South African War & World War 1939 - 1945.
On front step "GWELL ANGAU NA CHYWILYDD" (Death before dishonor)
Physical Address of Monument:
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Farmers Row,
Felinfoel, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
First World War (1914-1918)
Second World War (1939-1945)
In Honor Of: the memory of the Men from Felinfoel who for right and liberty made the supreme sacrifice
Marker Text:
Great War 1914 - 1918 / To the Glory of God / and in the memory of the Men from Felinfoel who for right and liberty made the supreme sacrifice."
The rear face of the monument commemorates the South African War & World War 1939 - 1945.
On front step "GWELL ANGAU NA CHYWILYDD" (Death before dishonor)
Date of dedication: Probably 1920s & re-dedicated 1940s
Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the cross on your visit.