Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Guard Rail & Steps at Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial,High Street,Pontmorlais
Guard Rail & Steps at Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial,High Street,Pontmorlais — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Guard Rail & Steps at Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial,High Street,Pontmorlais is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 11456). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
History: ca1930. Bronze figures by L S Merrifield, 1931; cast by A B Burton, founder of Thames Ditton. Exterior: Tall Portland stone niche with moulded arched capping, tapering sides and stepped plinth with flanking pedestals. Central bronze, mythological figure of one of the Three Fates bearing (or measuring) the Web of Life. War trophy to swagged pedestal. To sides are standing figures of a miner and a female carrying a child. Arrangement of curved flight of steps leads down to ca1930 bronze guardrail with classical torch motif. Ironwork urns on front wall. Location: Set on terraced hillside above main road junction at Pontmorlais Circus.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Guard Rail & Steps at Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial, located on High Street in Pontmorlais, is a Grade II listed memorial in South Wales. It serves as a notable structure within the Park parish, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7502, -3.3769
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Park
- Postcode
- CF47 8UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
Sources
- wikidata: Q29489909 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Guard Rail & Steps at Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial,High Street,Pontmorlais?
- Guard Rail & Steps at Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial,High Street,Pontmorlais is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF47 8UN), in the parish of Park.
- Is Guard Rail & Steps at Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial,High Street,Pontmorlais a listed building?
- Guard Rail & Steps at Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial,High Street,Pontmorlais is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Guard Rail & Steps at Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial,High Street,Pontmorlais free to visit?
- Yes, Guard Rail & Steps at Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial,High Street,Pontmorlais is free to enter.
- How do I get to Guard Rail & Steps at Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial,High Street,Pontmorlais?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CF47 8UN. It sits within the Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare parliamentary constituency.