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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
5417
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
26/09/1951
Date of Amendment
25/07/1994
Name of Property
Skinner Monument
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Isle of Anglesey
Community
Holyhead
Town
Locality
Easting
225064
Northing
382243
Street Side
Location
Overlooking harbour on rocky outcrop; reached via steps on Turkey Shore Road.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
1834; obelisk commemorating Captain John MacGregor Skinner RN, commander of Holyhead mail packet, drowned in storm 13 October 1832.
Exterior
Pale stone obelisk. Steps up two-tier plinth supporting obelisk with classicising high-relief decoration of urns and ship’s prows, and Egyptian winged sun. Plinth has reliefs with funereal motifs of urns quenching fire, and inverted torches; square panel with inscription recording virtues of Captain Skinner.
Interior
Reason for designation
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