Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Date of Designation
24/02/2000
Date of Amendment
24/02/2000
Name of Property
War Memorial
Unitary Authority
Cardiff
Community
Radyr and Morganstown
Location
Near the crossroads at the centre of Radyr village, facing the main thoroughfare and on an island between this and King's Road.
Broad Class
Commemorative
History
Built after the First World War 1914-18, and commemorates also the dead of the Second. Signed Alfred Turner RBS.
Exterior
Monument of Portland stone comprising 2 steps, a tiered moulded plinth incorporating a curved pedestal on which rests a kneeling cherub against a cross of painted bronze. Behind rises a tapering pier with inscription to Radyr's Gallant Dead and others who served in the 1914-8 War; to sides are the inscribed and leaded names; to rear further names from the 1949-45 War. On top stands a near life-size female figure in classical drapery holding a staff in one hand and a wreath in the other, also of black painted bronze.
Reason for designation
Included as a sculptural and signed war memorial in prominent position.
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