2016

SO0661 : War Memorial and Memorial Gardens, Llandrindod Wells

taken 8 years ago, near to Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales

War Memorial and Memorial Gardens, Llandrindod Wells
War Memorial and Memorial Gardens, Llandrindod Wells
The War Memorial is in the form of a stepped granite plinth and tapering pedestal with cornice which supports a full-height bronze figure of a soldier in military uniform with his head bowed over an inverted rifle. The model was a local man, Jack Hamer; the bronze figure was sculpted by B Lloyd & Sons of Rhayader, whose name can be seen at the foot of the sculpture (LinkExternal link (Archive LinkExternal link ) Powys Built Heritage).
The inscription reads:
“In honoured memory of the men of Llandrindod Wells who laid down their lives in the Great War
1914 – 1919
Their name liveth for evermore”

A second inscription was added after World War II:
“And to those who gave their lives in the 2nd World War, 1930 – 1945”

The memorial is situated in a small memorial garden between the Metropole Hotel and the museum. It is grade II-listed (Cadw Building ID: 9063 LinkExternal link British Listed Buildings).

See also SO0661 : Soldier on Llandrindod Wells War Memorial and SO0661 : Llandrindod Wells War Memorial Dedication.

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SO0661, 169 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 12 April, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 18 April, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SO 060 611 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:14.4293N 3:22.6569W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SO 060 611
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NORTH (about 0 degrees)
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