Full Report for Listed Buildings
The list description is not intended to be a complete inventory of what is listed: it is principally intended to aid identification. By law, the definition of a listed building includes the entire building (i) and any structure or object that is fixed to the said building and ancillary to it and (ii) any other structure or object that forms part of the land and has done so since before 1 July 1948, and was within the curtilage of the building, and ancillary to it, on the date on which said building was first included in the list, or on 1 January 1969, whichever was later.
Summary Description
Reference Number
2206
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
01/04/1974
Date of Amendment
30/04/2004
Name of Property
The Jubilee Clock
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Usk
Town
Usk
Locality
Usk
Easting
337766
Northing
200915
Street Side
Location
In the centre of Twyn Square, within a cobbled surround which also acts as a roundabout.
Description
Broad Class
Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
Period
History
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.
Exterior
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.
Interior
Reason for designation
An important local monument in a prominent position. Group value with other listed buildings in Twyn Square and Priory Street.
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