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Reference Number
22790
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
24/01/2000
Date of Amendment
24/01/2000
Name of Property
Lifeboatmen's Memorial at south east corner of St Cattwg's churchyard
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Swansea
Community
Port Eynon
Town
Swansea
Locality
Port Eynon Village
Easting
246708
Northing
185365
Street Side
Location
At the centre of the village of Port Eynon, at south east corner of the churchyard. The monument is set in a recess in the churchyard wall facing the street, protected by railings.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
A monument to three lifeboatmen drowned while attempting a rescue on the 1st of January 1916. The figure is said to be a portrait of the coxwain, Billy Gibbs. The other lifeboatmen were William Eynon, second coxwain, and George Harry. Ten other lifeboatmen survived. The pulpit in the church is in memory of the same men who lost their lives. The west window in the south of the nave (Celtic Studios) also commemorates the RNLI, and shows the calming of the sea and the miraculous draught of fishes. (The church is much-restored, probably built in the C12, and dedicated to St Cattwg.)
Exterior
A life-sized marble figure standing on a granite base, inscribed with the names of the three lifeboatmen who died in the rescue attempt.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its historic interest as a specially rare memorial to the men of the lifeboat service.
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