Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
81935
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
22/10/2003
Date of Amendment
22/10/2003
Name of Property
Churchyard cross at Church of All Saints
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Torfaen
Community
Ponthir
Town
Cwmbran
Locality
Llanfrechfa
Easting
332019
Northing
193610
Street Side
Location
On the S side of the churchyard approxiamtely 20m S of the church porch.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
Churchyard cross of 1886 to J.E.W. Rolls of The Hendre erected by F.J. Mitchell of Llanfrechfa Grange, his son-in-law. The base may be medieval.
Exterior
Churchyard cross, three steps to plinth, square (possibly retooled medieval) base with slightly shaped upper corners and well-lettered inscription, then late C19 octagonal tapering column with carved capital carrying an ashlar small gabled tabernacle with ogee-headed panel each side. Front E panel has relief of Crucifixion, narrow side panels have floral motifs, passion flower S and lily N, and W side has SS Mary and Mary Magdalene.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as a well-carved Victorian churchyard cross.
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