Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
14998
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
06/12/1962
Date of Amendment
14/06/1995
Name of Property
Alleluia Monument
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Flintshire
Community
Gwernaffield with Pantmwyn
Town
Locality
Rhual
Easting
322250
Northing
364690
Street Side
Location
Situated on the brow of a hill in a field S of the Mold/Gwernaffield by-road 250m SE of Rhual.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
Erected in 1736 by Nehemiah Griffiths of Rhual to commemorate a victory by Christian Celts over Pagan forces which was thought to have taken place in the vicinity in 420 AD. Repaired C20.
Exterior
Stone obelisk on a square stone plinth supported by repaired rubble base. The N side of the base of the obelisk has an inscription in Latin with the initials NG and the date MDCCXXXVI. The remains of iron cramps are set in the faces of the upper part of the obelisk.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a prominent C18 landmark and for historical associations with Rhual and the Griffiths family.
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