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Reference Number
12906
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
22/02/1993
Date of Amendment
22/02/1993
Name of Property
The George IV Memorial
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire
Community
Milford Haven
Town
Locality
Easting
189987
Northing
206082
Street Side
Location
Situated in parapet wall opposite east end of Victoria Bridge.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
l822 memorial plaque to the fortuitous landing of King George IV at Milford l3 September l82l, originally erected on warehouse near landing steps, re-erected on Hakin Bridge Toll House after l859 and removed here on demolition of Hakin Bridge l933.
Exterior
Coade Stone large plaque in three panels with fulsome and extensive description of the event, draped by festoon of oak leaves hanging from centre and angle lions' heads. Above main plaque is attractive rectangular relief of twin-tailed Triton holding paddle and blowing coach horn, and above this is big shell finial.
Below main inscription is small plaque with pendant labels recording
R F Greville as erecting the memorial, and dated 'Coade l822.' Damaged Greville arms on shield below.
Considerable surface erosion has taken place.
Interior
Reason for designation
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