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Reference Number
18607
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
28/07/1997
Date of Amendment
28/07/1997
Name of Property
Jenkins monument in the graveyard, Paran Chapel
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Bridgend
Community
Ogmore Valley
Town
Ogmore Valley
Locality
Blackmill
Easting
293423
Northing
186796
Street Side
E
Location
The monument stands in the enclosed graveyard approximately 4m S of the S wall of the chapel.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
Erected c.1830.
Exterior
Of sandstone. A square die raised over two steps, with base and necking mouldings and a large cavetto capital carved with bold anthemion. The cornice over has an egg moulding, and is weathered on top to a crowning lidded urn.
Inscribed on the sides to the memory of William, son of William Jenkins, minister of this chapel, d.1830, to children Thomas and Ebeneser, to which is added the Rev Hopkin Jenkins, d.1887 and his wife. Also other members of the family.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as a fine example of a Regency style graveyard monument. The Jenkins family were at the centre of the movement to establish the chapel in this valley.
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