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Pontrhydfendigaid War Memorial

Free admission

Pontrhydfendigaid War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

Figure on a war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6902953

Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pontrhydfendigaid War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 82983). 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

Reason for designation: Included as an unusually impressive war memorial with well-sculpted figure and decorative iron railings around. History: War Memorial, erected 1922, with white marble figure of Peace, the sculptor unknown, though a loose stone propped on the steps marked H.H. Jones Sculptor Station Road Tregaron may relate. The ornate iron railings are stamped W. Baker & Co Ltd Newport Mon. Exterior: War Memorial to dead of the Great War. White marble female figure on high stone and red granite pedestal, surrounded by ornate cast-iron railings. Figure is in Grecian dress and has one arm upraised holding olive branch. The pedestal has two rendered steps, then grey sandstone base of two big steps, the lower one chamfered, the upper one coved on upper edge. Square tapering shaft of polished red granite with incised lettering picked out in gold Coffadwriaeth am wroniaid Pontrhydfendigaid a r cylch a syrthiasant yn y Rhyfel Mawr 1914-1918 , with big grey stone cap coved below and sloped above to square statue plinth. Railings around on black brick dwarf walls, cast-iron panels of an Art Nouveau scrolled lyre design with matching gate. Slim posts with ball finials. Location: Situated in front of St David s Church at S end of Pontrhydfendigaid.

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pontrhydfendigaid War Memorial is located in Mid Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's respect for its history and sacrifices.

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Coordinates
52.2808, -3.8635
District
Ceredigion
Parish
Ystrad Fflur
Postcode
SY25 6AR
Parliamentary constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pontrhydfendigaid War Memorial?
Pontrhydfendigaid War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY25 6AR), in the parish of Ystrad Fflur.
Is Pontrhydfendigaid War Memorial a listed building?
Pontrhydfendigaid War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Pontrhydfendigaid War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Pontrhydfendigaid War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Pontrhydfendigaid War Memorial?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SY25 6AR. It sits within the Ceredigion Preseli parliamentary constituency.