War Memorial of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers facts for kids
War Memorial of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers in Monmouth
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The War Memorial of the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers is a special monument in Monmouth, Wales. It helps us remember the brave soldiers from the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers who lost their lives in World War I and World War II. It's a place to honor their sacrifice and remember their courage.
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Where to Find the Memorial
The memorial stands proudly in Monmouth, a town in Monmouthshire, Wales. You can find it on Castle Hill, which is a very old and important place. Castle Hill is where the ruins of Monmouth Castle are located. This castle is famous because it's the birthplace of King Henry V, a well-known English king.
Great Castle House
Also on Castle Hill is Great Castle House. This building is the main office for the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia). Great Castle House also has a museum called the Castle and Regimental Museum. The War Memorial is not far from another memorial, the Monmouth War Memorial, which is in St. James' Square.
What the Memorial Looks Like
The monument has a special design. It has a base made of two parts. On top of this base is a memorial cross. The cross is designed in the style of a Celtic cross, which is a traditional type of cross often found in Ireland and Britain.
Names of Heroes
The names of the soldiers who died are carved into the base of the memorial. It's a way to make sure their names are never forgotten.
Special Message
The memorial has a dedication written on it. It says:
To the glory of God and in memory of
the officers and other ranks of the
Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers who gave their lives in
the Great War 1914–1918.
This message means the memorial honors God and remembers the soldiers who died in World War I (also called the Great War). Underneath this message are the names of 100 soldiers from the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers who died in that war. A marble slab at the bottom of the memorial remembers those who died in World War II.
A Protected Historic Building
The War Memorial is a very important structure. It is a listed building in the United Kingdom. This means it is on a special list of buildings that are important for their history or design.
Grade II Listing
The memorial was added to this list as a Grade II structure on October 8, 2005. Grade II buildings are considered "nationally important and of special interest." About 92% of all listed buildings in the UK are Grade II.
Cadw and Its Role
The memorial also has a special ID number from Cadw, which is 85238. Cadw is the government service in Wales that looks after historic places and buildings. The Welsh word "cadw" means "to keep" or "to protect." So, Cadw helps protect important sites like this memorial for future generations.
See also
In Spanish: Monumento de guerra de la Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers para niños
