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Rhydyfelin War Memorial

A Grade II Listed Building in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.5821 / 51°34'55"N

Longitude: -3.3131 / 3°18'47"W

OS Eastings: 309113

OS Northings: 187848

OS Grid: ST091878

Mapcode National: GBR HR.CHCV

Mapcode Global: VH6DR.JHCH

Plus Code: 9C3RHMJP+VQ

Entry Name: Rhydyfelin War Memorial

Listing Date: 26 February 2001

Last Amended: 26 February 2001

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 24883

Building Class: Commemorative

ID on this website: 300024883

Location: Set back from the road and in front of St Luke's church.

County: Rhondda Cynon Taff

Town: Pontypridd

Community: Pontypridd

Community: Pontypridd

Locality: Rhydyfelin

Built-Up Area: Pontypridd

Traditional County: Glamorgan

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Exterior

A freestone obelisk on a stepped granite base and stepped rock-faced plinth. The lower step of the base has a crossed sword and spear in relief. Above it is a roll call in raised black letters. The obelisk has a dedicatory inscription and wreath in relief. Above the base, the obelisk has a relief panel depicting a masted ship and serpent.

Reasons for Listing

Listed for social historical interest and as a well-detailed memorial in a prominent location.

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