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Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
18983
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
15/10/1997
Date of Amendment
15/10/1997
Name of Property
War Memorial
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire
Community
Llanddewi Velfrey
Town
Locality
Llanddewi Velfrey
Easting
214766
Northing
216897
Street Side
N
Location
At N side of the main street of the village of Llanddewi Velfrey, at the turning to Llanfallteg.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
A memorial to the fallen of the parish of Llanddewi Velfrey in the 1914-18 war. It is reputed to be the first in Pembrokeshire, and was unveiled by Sir Wilfrid Lewis in 1920.
Exterior
A stone memorial standing on a plinth and a base of two steps. It is in the form of a Celtic cross. The design is clearly based on the Carew Cross, with interlace on face of head and shaft, and the arms of the cross-head overlapping the ring. The main inscription on S face records seven names between panels of interlace design. The lettering is of a fine quality of carving. The rear is plain apart from a verse of Scripture.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a striking example of a memorial to the Great War, in Celtic Revival style.
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