The 'stones' for the base of the
Memorial, which will be a representation of a cromlech, were delivered to the
site at Iron Cross on Pilkem Ridge on 10 July. The lorry carrying the stones
was escorted in by members of the Royal British Legion Bikers Branch.
This was followed by a short ceremony where the stones were blessed and handed
over to members of the Langemark Council, which included the playing of the
Welsh National Anthem by a local schoolgirl on the flute. The stones were then
off-loaded onto the site, where they will lie until the Belgian contracters in
concert with the Belgian Branch of the Campaign Committee, will build the base.
Two IGBG members are on the Welsh Branch of the Campaign Committee; myself and Ian Gumm.
Reports from our friends on site say that the presence of the stones is already attracting visitors. I attach some photographs fro your information.
Two IGBG members are on the Welsh Branch of the Campaign Committee; myself and Ian Gumm.
Reports from our friends on site say that the presence of the stones is already attracting visitors. I attach some photographs fro your information.
Ian Mcleod