Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
22/07/1998
Date of Amendment
22/07/1998
Name of Property
Williams monument and railings in Llansantffraid churchyard
Unitary Authority
Bridgend
Community
St. Bride's Minor
Location
Close to the S porch of Llansantffraid church.
Broad Class
Commemorative
History
Those commemorated are Thomas, son of Thomas and Ann Williams of Greenfield House Brynmenyn d 1859, others of their children (N side), and Thomas and Ann d 1896 and 1907 (S side).
Exterior
Chest is of ashlar painted in yellow, pink and grey and has urn-shaped corners and inscription panels on N and S, primary inscription to S, with blank end panels. On top a moulded slab. Base supports iron railings beginning at plinth level, close set with spear finials which are larger to corner stanchions, with unusually a cross bar across the centre of the tomb, also with a spear finial, possibly to prevent interference with the grave.
Reason for designation
Listed as a mid C19 churchyard monument in a prominent position and for group value with the church, churchyard cross and other churchyard monuments.
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