Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
13278
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
10/09/1982
Date of Amendment
16/12/2004
Name of Property
War Memorial
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Community
Llantwit Major
Town
Cowbridge / Y Bont-Faen
Locality
Llantwit Major
Easting
296705
Northing
168746
Street Side
S
Location
In the centre of Llantwit Major.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
War memorial of 1921 designed by E Thomas, on a medieval base. C18 repairs to stone base; major restoration of base of 1921. The Memorial was dedicated on October 1st 1921.
Exterior
War memorial in the form of a Celtic Cross on a repaired base of four square steps of stone, diminishing upwards in height. The top step carries a modern iron railing. Cross base with bronze plaque inscribed with the names of the fallen of WWI. In front of the cross is a marble Book of Honour inscribed with the names of the fallen of WWII. The shaft of the cross diminishes and is covered in interlace decoration and carries a wheel-head also with interlace as well as a central boss. The design may have been inspired by the Samson Cross in the West Church (qv) but has nothing of its quality of design and finish.
Interior
Reason for designation
Interest for its special historic interest and for its group value in the centre of Llantwit Major.
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