Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
21611
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
31/03/1999
Date of Amendment
31/03/1999
Name of Property
Caernarfon Gates and Gate Piers to Amgueddfa Lloyd George
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Llanystumdwy
Town
Criccieth
Locality
Llanystumdwy
Easting
247494
Northing
338458
Street Side
Location
The gate piers and gates stand back from the pavement and immediately W of the museum, opposite Capel Moriah in the centre of Llanystumdwy.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
The gates opening to the grounds of the museum were designed by Clough Williams-Ellis and sponsored by Caernarfon Borough, the first parliamentary seat held by Lloyd-George. They were erected in 1952 to mark the route from the village to his grave beside the Afon Dwyfor.
Exterior
Tall gate piers constructed of squared rubble, with offsetting top courses forming a rough cornice, surmounted by a step and tall urn finials. Wrought iron gates, made by the Glaslyn Foundry, Portmadoc, with side panels, have top and locking rails, and integral central cresting. At the centre a spread eagle within a wreath.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as a handsome set of gates designed by an eminent architect as part of the national memorial to David Lloyd George.
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