Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
21203
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
17/12/1998
Date of Amendment
17/12/1998
Name of Property
Obelisk monument S of St Tetta's church
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Talybont-on-Usk
Town
Locality
Llanddetti
Easting
312809
Northing
220226
Street Side
NE
Location
In the churchyard close to the priest's door in the S chancel.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
Those commemorated are: William son of William and Eleanor Thomas late of Pantywenallt b 1835 d 1838, also daughter Margaret b 1842 d 1844, also William and Eleanor.
Exterior
A tall monument of ashlar comprising a tiered base on which stands a slighly tapered plinth, each side with an inscription panel - primary inscription to S, another to E; surmounted by a shallow pediment incorporating a carved motif. This supports the base of an obelisk, slighly broached at base and tapering to a point.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as an earlier C19 monument, more elaborate than usual for a country churchyard, and for group value with the Church of St Tetta and other listed monuments in the churchyard.
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