Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
26123
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
18/01/2002
Date of Amendment
18/01/2002
Name of Property
War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Newport
Community
Caerleon
Town
Newport
Locality
Caerleon
Easting
333829
Northing
190703
Street Side
NE
Location
In the small park behind the Town Hall at the very north west end of the High Street.
Description
Broad Class
Water Supply and Drainage
Period
History
The monument, which was erected in c1920, stood in the Market Place outside The Olde Bull Inn and was moved to its present site in the 1960s.
Exterior
The monument is constructed of polished grey granite with bronze plaques and a cast iron lamp. A square step base carries a square monument, the base of which is supported by half vases to two faces, these being the drinking fountains, the other two faces have bronze plaques. The second stage has plaques to all faces with the names of the fallen of WWI and WWII. Panelled corner pilasters carry arches with fans; frieze and cornice; cap with segemental pediment to each face, each decorated with roses.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included as an unaltered war memorial in a heritage location.
The Town Hall Park is Scheduled Ancient Monument Mm 241 (NPT).
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