The work commemorates Evan James (1809–1878) and his son James James (1832–1902), composers of the Welsh national anthem 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau' ('Land of My Fathers'). The grave slab of Evan James was moved here from Carmel Chapel, where he was buried, when Carmel was demolished. The memorial is composed of two bronze figures in Celtic robes: a man holding a harp, representing music, and a woman representing poetry. They stand on a base of pennant stone brought from Craig yr Hesg, with memorial inscriptions in English and Welsh and a bronze tablet with low relief portrait busts between them. To the rear is a date stone. The base stands on a stepped plinth, in front of which is the enriched saddleback grave slab of Evan James. In front of the memorial are two low square piers and a steel grille, beyond which are approach steps with dwarf wall and square piers, all of rock-faced stone with rock-faced copings.