Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
16065
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
31/05/1995
Date of Amendment
31/05/1995
Name of Property
War Memorial
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Magor with Undy
Town
Locality
Magor
Easting
342505
Northing
187094
Street Side
Location
Situated in the centre of Magor Square.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
War Memorial to the dead of two world wars from Magor, Llandevenny, Bishton, Redwick, Llandevaud, Penhow and St Brides. West side incorporates bronze medallion of David Thomas First Viscount Rhondda 1856-1918 by Allan G Wyon.
Exterior
Of fine jointed sandstone ashlar. Four sided with 4 moulded gables/pediments each engraved with a crest: the Red Dragon, the Welch, the Royal Arms, the Welsh Arms. Gables have heavy coping, are swept at base to form waterspouts and are supported by square attached piers; a heavily ridged stone roof surmounted by an unmoulded stone cross. Inscription panels are in deep recesses with splayed reveals approached by 3 steps, with ground plan of a 4 apsed rectangle flush with surround.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a well-designed War Memorial which is of substantial local interest and is the focal point of Magor Square.
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