War Memorial, Machynlleth, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.592 / 52°35'31"N

Longitude: -3.8526 / 3°51'9"W

OS Eastings: 274599

OS Northings: 300962

OS Grid: SH745009

Mapcode National: GBR 92.9VF0

Mapcode Global: WH57G.S3LS

Plus Code: 9C4RH4RW+QX

Entry Name: War Memorial

Listing Date: 19 November 1990

Last Amended: 19 November 1990

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 8476

Building Class: Commemorative

Also known as: War Memorial,Heol Penrallt

ID on this website: 300008476

Location: Facing SW at the top of Penrallt Street at the junction with Heol-y-Doll and Maes Glas; opposite the churchyard. On sloping site.

County: Powys

Community: Machynlleth

Built-Up Area: Machynlleth

Traditional County: Montgomeryshire

Tagged with: War memorial

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History

Unveiled l0th April l924 designed by T Leonard Williams FRIBA of London and erected by A S Gilliam of Bryscom Quarries Ltd, Somerset.

Exterior

Classical, cenotaph derived, type granite memorial on stepped platform. Crucifix finial over parapet inscribed Coffa'r Dewr; this is linked to the wide and deep cornice by volute brackets. Bronze tablets to centre flanked by paired polished Aberdeen marble columns with polished slate capitals and bases; the outer columns are stepped back on the sides. Plain face to NE (rear).

Reasons for Listing

Group value with Minfor, Llys Maldwyn, the Pillar-Box and No 36.

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II Boundary Walls and Railings to the East part of the Churchyard to the Parish Church of St. Peter
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War Memorial

A Grade II Listed Building in Machynlleth, Powys