Lifeboat memorial, Rhoscolyn, Isle of Anglesey

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.25 / 53°14'59"N

Longitude: -4.5975 / 4°35'50"W

OS Eastings: 226800

OS Northings: 375700

OS Grid: SH268757

Mapcode National: GBR HN03.JTX

Mapcode Global: WH42P.BKZV

Plus Code: 9C5Q6CX3+X2

Entry Name: Lifeboat memorial

Listing Date: 3 June 1998

Last Amended: 3 June 1998

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 19946

Building Class: Commemorative

ID on this website: 300019946

Location: Set within the grounds of Rhoscolyn Churchyard, c10m SW of the Church of St. Gwenfaen.

County: Isle of Anglesey

Community: Rhoscolyn

Traditional County: Anglesey

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History

Built to commemorate the 5 lifeboatmen of the 'Ramon Cabrera', who died on December 3rd 1920 when the lifeboat went to the aid of the 115 ton steamer 'Timbo' of Whitby. The memorial was paid for by public subscriptions and unveiled at a ceremony on November 12th 1922, by Commodore Sir Richard Williams Bulkeley Bt. KCB, Lord Lieutenant of Anglesey.

Exterior

A tall memorial of polished granite. Stepped profile surmounted by a Celtic cross; the arms bear recessed panels with Celtic knots and the centre a circular recess with a quatrefoil. Brass plaques on the front; central with a low relief representation of the lifeboat on a stormy sea, upper panel bearing the names of the lifeboatmen who died and the lower panel reading: 'Erected by public subscriptions in memory of the above crew of the Rhoscolyn lifeboat who lost their lives in a gallant attempt to save the crew of the SS Timbo in Caernarfon Bay 3rd December 1920'. The central part is flanked by tall square columns with brass plaques at the top bearing low reliefs of 2 mythical sea creatures addorsed. The memorial stands on a stepped rectangular plinth.

Reasons for Listing

Included as a good example of a commemorative memorial, an unusual design including elements of Celtic Revival work and fine brass-work, and of local historic and social significance. Forms a group with the adjacent church of St. Gwenfaen.

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Lifeboat memorial

A Grade II Listed Building in Rhoscolyn, Isle of Anglesey