Latitude: 51.6113 / 51°36'40"N
Longitude: -2.957 / 2°57'25"W
OS Eastings: 333829
OS Northings: 190703
OS Grid: ST338907
Mapcode National: GBR J7.9NX4
Mapcode Global: VH7B6.PRMP
Plus Code: 9C3VJ26V+G6
Entry Name: War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park
Listing Date: 18 January 2002
Last Amended: 18 January 2002
Grade: II
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 26123
Building Class: Water Supply and Drainage
ID on this website: 300026123
Location: In the small park behind the Town Hall at the very north west end of the High Street.
County: Newport
Town: Newport
Community: Caerleon (Caerllion)
Community: Caerleon
Built-Up Area: Caerleon
Traditional County: Monmouthshire
Tagged with: War memorial
The monument, which was erected in c1920, stood in the Market Place outside The Olde Bull Inn and was moved to its present site in the 1960s.
The monument is constructed of polished grey granite with bronze plaques and a cast iron lamp. A square step base carries a square monument, the base of which is supported by half vases to two faces, these being the drinking fountains, the other two faces have bronze plaques. The second stage has plaques to all faces with the names of the fallen of WWI and WWII. Panelled corner pilasters carry arches with fans; frieze and cornice; cap with segemental pediment to each face, each decorated with roses.
Included as an unaltered war memorial in a heritage location.
The Town Hall Park is Scheduled Ancient Monument Mm 241 (NPT).
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