Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
25990
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
13/12/2001
Date of Amendment
13/12/2001
Name of Property
Statue of Lewis Edwards at Coleg Bala
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Bala
Town
Locality
Easting
292478
Northing
336496
Street Side
NE
Location
Located immediately in front of Coleg Bala.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
Statue commemorating Lewis Edwards (1809-87), founder and first principal of the of the Bala Theological College; by Sir W Goscombe John, R.A., sculptor, and erected in 1911; cast by A. B. Burton of Thames Ditton. Edwards was a notable teacher and theologian and was regarded as one of the greatest preachers of his day. His achievements in the fields of theology and education were of considerable significance for C19 Wales.
Exterior
Over-lifesized bronze statue of Lewis Edwards, depicted seated in a chair; on a 2-part rectangular plinth of pink/brown granite with inscriptions to the front and rear. The base of the bronze statue is inscribed :` A B Burton, Founder, Thames Ditton,' on one side, and:` W Goscombe John R.A. 1911,' on the other.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as a fine statue by a notable sculptor, and as commemorating Lewis Edwards, an influential figure in C19 Wales.
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