Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
20997
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
17/12/1998
Date of Amendment
17/12/1998
Name of Property
Cwmcarn War Memorial and surrounding railings
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Caerphilly
Community
Abercarn
Town
Locality
Cwmcarn
Easting
322058
Northing
193498
Street Side
E
Location
In an octagonal railed enclosure within a public open space, in a residential area E of the main thoroughfare.
Description
Broad Class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Period
History
Built to commemorate the dead of Cwmcarn and Pontywaun of the First World War 1914-18 with a plaque added to the fallen of the Second World War 1939-45. A further plaque commemorates those who died in post-War operations.
Exterior
Standing on 3 octagonal steps, a small tapering rectangular pier of ashlar bears inlaid bronze plaques with the names of the dead. On top stands a life-size bronze figure of a soldier in uniform, head bowed, hands resting on his reversed upright rifle. The surrounding octagonal railings have spear finials with ball finials to the stanchions and a single gate with tall spear finial.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed for its historic interest and its good cast bronze statue.
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