Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
11634
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
30/03/1987
Date of Amendment
30/03/1987
Name of Property
Pedestal & Statue of Sir H.Hussey Vivian
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Swansea
Community
Castle
Town
Locality
Easting
265568
Northing
192861
Street Side
Location
Now located at the Rutland Street entrance to modern shopping precinct; originally at Castle Square, thereafter moved in 1936 to Victoria Park and to present site, 1982.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
Sculpture dated 1884. Designed by M Raggi, sculptor of London; made by H Young & Co, art founders of Pimlico. Unveiled by Lord Aberdare, 1886.
Exterior
Tall, square red granite pedestal with moulded cornice and base, chamfered angles. Bronze standing figure of Sir H Hussey Vivian, Bart, MP, First Baron Swansea of Singleton; topcoat and outstretched right hand, left hand holding a scroll, pile of books to rear.
Interior
Reason for designation
Cadw : Full Report for Listed Buildings [ Records 1 of 1 ]
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