Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
19174
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
02/01/1998
Date of Amendment
02/01/1998
Name of Property
Morgan monument in St James' churchyard, Pyle
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Bridgend
Community
Pyle
Town
Cynffig
Locality
Pyle
Easting
282537
Northing
182640
Street Side
W
Location
The church of St James lies at the N end of the village of Pyle. The Thomas monument stands in the churchyard, approximately 7m SW of the W tower. The character of the churchyard is notable for its tombs.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
Erected c.1860 to members of the Morgan family.
Exterior
Built of sandstone with surrounding railings of cast iron. Tapered die on a moulded base. a prominent gabled capstone over an egg and dart moulding on each face, the gables having a wreath and ribbons extending to the corner acroteria. Above, a broken column with an encircling garland. The die is inscribed on each face between downturned torches, to Evan Morgan, d.1859, Catherine Morgan, d. 1854, and Phyllis Thomas, d.1898. John Thomas of Pencoed (Pant ruthin fawr) d.1894, added.
The monument is surrounded closely by tall railings, the corner stanchions fluted, and with pointed terminals.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as a handsome and intact mid C19 churchyard monument, set close to, and of group value with the Grade I St James' Church..
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