Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
17597
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
04/06/1996
Date of Amendment
04/06/1996
Name of Property
Village War Memorial
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Ceredigion
Community
Llandyfriog
Town
Locality
Aberbanc
Easting
235610
Northing
241756
Street Side
Location
Prominent village site on steep bank, S of A475.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
First World War Memorial, erected in 1923 and executed by E J Jones of Glynarthen.
Exterior
Tall polished black granite pedestal with inscriptions to S, E and W sides, moulded cornice; stepped base of grey granite. Carved white marble figure of a soldier upon pedestal with reversed rifle.
Low stepped base with cast iron rail around memorial. The whole stands on a tapering base of rock-faced sandstone.
On the S side is a pair of low rock-faced sandstone piers with cemented copings. Dwarf wall between with simple cast iron railing incorporating central gate.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a prominent and impressive War Memorial in attractive village setting.
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