Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
13745
Building Number
Grade
II*
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
25/01/1966
Date of Amendment
30/04/1999
Name of Property
South African War Memorial
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Cardiff
Community
Castle
Town
Locality
Easting
318222
Northing
176831
Street Side
Location
At S end of Avenue, between City Hall and the Law Courts.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
By Albert Toft, sculptor. Unveiled 20 November 1909, by General Sir John French. Memorial to "Welshmen who died in South Africa, 1900-1902.". Seated figures to sides derived from Michelangelo.
Exterior
Memorial consisting of bronze figures on a tall Portland Stone plinth on square base of granite steps with, at each corner, on plinth, metal lampstand with glass globe. Standing windblown winged figure of Peace bearing a olive tree (dove vandalised 1993). Seated male figure (Warfare) on south-west side, right hand grasping a short sword and left upper arm resting against a shield. Seated female figure (Grief) on north-east side with left arm resting on a shield and left hand holding a wreath. Inscription to S side of plinth.
Interior
Reason for designation
Graded II* as important National Memorial by prominent sculptor, on key site between two Grade I buildings. Group value.
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