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Beddau

UKNIWM Ref: 36879

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Address

Memorial Gardens
Parish Rd
Beddau
MID GLAMORGAN
WALES
 
Type: STONE OF REMEMBRANCE
OS Map Ref: ST 050 850

Inscription

FROM 1914/ TO/ THE PRESENT/ THEY DIED THAT/ WE SHOULD LIVE

Components

ComponentMaterial(s)HeightWidthDepthCondition
STONE OF REMEMBRANCE GRANITE - WELSH 2140mm 2140mm 2140mm GOOD
TABLET STONE - SANDSTONE       GOOD

Physical Description

Three steped base surmounted by a rough hewn stone of remembrance. The dedicatory inscription is incised and painted blue on a sandstone tablet set into centre of the front face of the stone. Gravel has been placed around three sides of the memorial and the area is enclosed by a low metal fence which is painted blue.

Badge of the Royal British Legish is carved in low relief at the top of the front face of the stone of remembrance. The wording on the badge is picked out in blue paint.

Wars Commemorated & People Remembered

War First World War (1914-1918)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Not known
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Not known
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Palestine (20C)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Not known
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Former Yugoslavia (1991-1999)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Not known
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Falklands Conflict (1982)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Not known
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Cyprus Emergency (1955-1959)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Not known
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Indonesian Confrontation (1962-1966)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Not known
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Aden (20C)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Not known
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War 20th Century Wars
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Not known
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Second World War (1939-1945)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Not known
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Suez Emergency and Crisis (1951-1956)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Not known
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Iraq (2003-2009)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Afghanistan (21C)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No
War Afghanistan (20C)
Total names on memorial: 0
Served & Returned 0
Died 0
Is this an exact count? Yes, an exact count
How are the names ordered? Not known
What information is listed on the memorial? None
Is a list of names on the memorial held by the UKNIWM? No

Maintenance

Are the letters difficult to read? No
Who is responsible for the memorial?

Maintenance History:

Ceremonies

Date: c 08 October 1987
RolePerformed By
DEDICATION LOCAL CLERGY/DIGNITARIES

Sponsorships

Sponsorship Type: None
Did this include a trust or scholarship? No
Did this include a roll of honour? NOT APPLICABLE
Cost of Site: Not known
Cost of Memorial: Not known
Comments on Costs:

Craftsmen

NameOccupation
Gelli Gaer Quarries MANUFACTURER

References

Co-ordinator's Comments:

Comments:  
Photographs: Y
Other Documents: None
Form / Letter: F
Negatives: No
Drawings / Plans: No
Minutes: No
Press Cuttings: 1
Publication NameAuthorDate PublishedPage / DateOther Information
Pontypridd Observer     08 October 1987