Llantwit Major - Celtic Cross - Wales, Great Britain
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Llantwit Major - War Memorial - A stone Celtic Cross, Erected 1 OCTOBER 1921 Now a combined memorial for the First and Second World Wars. Located in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMGF6J
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/24/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Llantwit Major War memorial in the form of a 14 feet tall Celtic Cross, paid for by public subscription, that stands proudly in the centre of the village, in a small fenced garden.

First World War memorial (1914-1918) 32 names.

Unveiling Ceremony Performed By COLONEL JOSEPH GASKELL on
1ST OCTOBER 1921

Second World War (1939-1945) 26 names added
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 10/1/1921

Website for this cross: (visit link)
Physical Address of Cross:
War Memorial.
CHURCH ST
Llantwit Magor, Vale of Glamorgan Wales
Type of cross: Celtic cross

Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)

Characteristics of this cross:
Combined War memorial.

Describe the location:
A small fenced garden, in front of the Village pub.

Year of manufacture: 10/01/1921

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
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