Statue of Thomas Edwards, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.4152 / 52°24'54"N

Longitude: -4.0882 / 4°5'17"W

OS Eastings: 258072

OS Northings: 281735

OS Grid: SN580817

Mapcode National: GBR 8R.NXQY

Mapcode Global: VH4FC.3K2D

Plus Code: 9C4QCW86+3P

Entry Name: Statue of Thomas Edwards

Listing Date: 24 November 1987

Last Amended: 24 November 1987

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 10311

Building Class: Commemorative

Also known as: Statue of Thomas Edwards,New Promenade

ID on this website: 300010311

Location: In the forecourt of the University Old College, towards the NE end of the seaward side.

County: Ceredigion

Community: Aberystwyth

Built-Up Area: Aberystwyth

Traditional County: Cardiganshire

Tagged with: Statue

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History

1837-1900

Exterior

By Goscombe John. Bronze figure of Thomas Charles Edwards Principal of the University College. In academic dress and holding an open book, further books at his feet. Stepped granite pedestal.

Reasons for Listing

Group value

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Statue of Thomas Edwards

A Grade II Listed Building in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion