Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
24896
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
26/02/2001  
Date of Amendment
26/02/2001  
Name of Property
The Arcade  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taff  
Community
Pontypridd  
Town
Pontypridd  
Locality
Pontypridd  
Easting
307234  
Northing
190107  
Street Side
N  
Location
On the W side of Market Chambers.  

Description


Broad Class
Commercial  
Period
 

History
The Arcade has 7-bay roof of arched-brace steel trusses on corbels with a span of 9.75m. The 3 central bays have apex ridge lights. A proscenium arch is at the N end with pediment and classical capitals. The central aisle has plain Tuscan iron columns with plain entablature demarcating the stalls.  

Exterior
 

Interior
The Arcade has 7-bay roof of arched-brace steel trusses on corbels with a span of 9.75m. The 3 central bays have apex ridge lights. A proscenium arch is at the N end with pediment and classical capitals. The central aisle has plain Tuscan iron columns with plain entablature demarcating the stalls.  

Reason for designation
Listed for architectural interest as a late Victorian public building retaining original character, and for group value with the Old Market Hall and Market Tavern Hotel.  

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