Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
453
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
19/08/1991
Date of Amendment
19/08/1991
Name of Property
Pedestal & Statue of Christ (outside the former St. Winefride's school)
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Flintshire
Community
Holywell
Town
Locality
Easting
318446
Northing
376090
Street Side
Location
On elevated site above the road, immediately N of St Winefride's Voluntary Primary School; facing downhill and set on a high pedestal. Reached by stone steps from the pavement.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
Erected in 1888; designed by C J Thomas and cast by M Denouvilliers (?) - weathered and faint French style signature
Exterior
Painted cast-iron statue of Christ with outstretched arms displaying stigmata; he stands upon an orb adorned with the symbols of the Passion. Octagonal rubble pedestal with dressed stone cap and platform.
Interior
Reason for designation
Listed as an unusual example of cast-iron statuary and for its contribution to the strong Catholic associations at Holywell.
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