Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
26700
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
31/05/2002
Date of Amendment
31/05/2002
Name of Property
Blackwood War Memorial
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Caerphilly
Community
Blackwood
Town
Blackwood
Locality
Blackwood
Easting
317291
Northing
197618
Street Side
E
Location
At the junction of Lewis Lewis Avenue and Pentwyn Avenue.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
Unveiled in 1926.
Exterior
A cenotaph-type war memorial influenced by Lutyens' Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. Of limestone ashlar on a polished granite square base and stepped plinth. The pylon has inscriptions with black letters to the front and sides, while the L side also has a metal plaque with a roll call of the 1914-18 and 1939-45 wars. The stepped cap incorporates polished granite bands and pilasters, and 2 wreaths in relief to each face.
The approach is formed of 2 square piers between convex concrete steps. On the L side facing Lewis Avenue is a dwarf wall and ashlar piers framing 3 bays of iron railings incorporating X-shaped panels.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its social-historical interest and a fine public memorial.
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