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
24883
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
26/02/2001
Date of Amendment
26/02/2001
Name of Property
Rhydyfelin War Memorial
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taff
Community
Pontypridd
Town
Pontypridd
Locality
Rhydyfelin
Easting
309113
Northing
187848
Street Side
S
Location
Set back from the road and in front of St Luke's church.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
Exterior
A freestone obelisk on a stepped granite base and stepped rock-faced plinth. The lower step of the base has a crossed sword and spear in relief. Above it is a roll call in raised black letters. The obelisk has a dedicatory inscription and wreath in relief. Above the base, the obelisk has a relief panel depicting a masted ship and serpent.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for social historical interest and as a well-detailed memorial in a prominent location.
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