Memorial

Welsh National South African War

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Cathays Park, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 3NL, Wales

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ST 18221 76832

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Type of Memorial: Composite
WMR Reference Number: 2133
Description: Memorial consisting of bronze figures on a Portland stone plinth on square base of granite steps with curved front and corner metal lampstands with glass globe. A seated male figure on left (representing war & courage) holds a sword and is leaning against a shield. A seated female figure on the right (representing grief) holds a wreath and is also leaning on a shield. Whole is surmounted by a winged figure of peace holding an olive branch and standing on an orb.
Inscription: TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE WELSHMEN WHO FELL IN SOUTH AFRICA/ 1899 - 1902/ ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ (Names)

War: Boer War; Second (1899-1902)
Number Commemorated: 817
Died: 817
Information shown: Rank, regiment, surname, forename, manner of death, decorations, other
Order of names: Regiment

Maker(s): Albert Toft, Sculptor
Maintenance History: 2006: Mossfords the Monumental Sculptors of Cardiff recut the lettering at the request of the Cardiff City Cardiff c2005. 2004: Telephone call from the council states that lettering has become illegible and the council plans to get the names re-cut. 1993-1995: attempts made to replace (93-95) but results unknown. Still missing on photos from 2001. 1993: part of rose branch stolen

Ceremonies

Unveiled

20 November 1909

General Sir John French (Later Earl of Ypres) KP GCB OM GCVO KCMG

Custodian: Cardiff Council Cemeteries Dept

Components

Pedestal

Made from: Stone - Portland

Condition: Good

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