2206

 

II  

Designated  

01/04/1974  

30/04/2004  

The Jubilee Clock  

 

Monmouthshire  

Usk  

Usk  

Usk  

337766  

200915  

 

In the centre of Twyn Square, within a cobbled surround which also acts as a roundabout.  

Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces  

 

Erected in 1887 by public subscription in honour of Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1887. Moved to present position in 1970s from original site near chapel.  

Victorian clock tower. A free standing square column in red brick with glazed and unglazed terracotta details supporting a four-sided clock. The column stands on a two-tiered plinth of stone and blue brick, is itself tiered at base and has 4 black bands with nailhead moulding above and a decorative cornice. Relief terracotta plaque of bust of Queen Victoria at W, metal access hatch to clock at S, terracotta date inscription plaque at E and metal inscription plaque at N with terracotta plaque depicting Royal Arms above. There are 4 small ringed columns at the corners surrounding the clock faces which are painted black with gold figures in Roman numerals, set within a white painted boarded surround. Pyramidal lead cap at top surmounted by a small crown.  

 

An important local monument in a prominent position. Group value with other listed buildings in Twyn Square and Priory Street.