Faces of the Fallen
Pontrhydyfen’s Oak War Memorial was first unveiled in 1924.
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Our Memorial
The memorial was to honour 34 men from Pontrhydyfen, Tonmawr, and Bryn who lost their lives in the First World War.After the Second World War, a second panel was added for seven more men. Today, the memorial is displayed in Pontrhydyfen Community Centre.
A Community Effort
The Burton Bont Festival Group has restored the memorial and collected the life stories of 55 men from the three villages, along with accounts of civilian casualties from the 1941 bombing of Morgans Terrace.
Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Neath Port Talbot Council, the project has brought together photographs, records, and family memories.
Preserving Local History
Memorials across Pontrhydyfen, Bryn, and Tonmawr—plaques, stones, and cenotaphs—stand as lasting tributes. Families who moved into the area and lost loved ones have also been included, ensuring no story is forgotten.
For Future Generations
Copies of the memorial book will be placed in community spaces and archived in West Glamorgan Archives. By preserving these histories, Pontrhydyfen ensures that the sacrifices of its people live on for generations to come.
You can read more about the project on our Faces of the Fallen pages
