Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
13665
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
19/05/1975
Date of Amendment
30/04/1999
Name of Property
Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Cardiff
Community
Castle
Town
Cardiff
Locality
Easting
318361
Northing
176820
Street Side
Location
On S side of gardens, facing Boulevard de Nantes.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
By W Goscombe John RA, Sculptor. Unveiled October 25th 1909, the 55th anniversary of the day on which Lord Tredegar led a troop of XVII Lancers in the Charge of the Light Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava. Erected by the County of Glamorgan "as a tribute of respect and affection".
Exterior
Bronze equestrian statue of Lord Tredegar in uniform of 17th Lancers. Pilastered plinth of Darley Dale stone with bronze reliefs depicting the Charge of the Light Brigade; bronze inscription on east side.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as prestigious equestrian statue by important Welsh sculptor on key site in Civic Centre.
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