Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
5417
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
26/09/1951
Date of Amendment
25/07/1994
Name of Property
Skinner Monument
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Isle of Anglesey
Community
Holyhead
Town
Locality
Easting
225064
Northing
382243
Street Side
Location
Overlooking harbour on rocky outcrop; reached via steps on Turkey Shore Road.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
1834; obelisk commemorating Captain John MacGregor Skinner RN, commander of Holyhead mail packet, drowned in storm 13 October 1832.
Exterior
Pale stone obelisk. Steps up two-tier plinth supporting obelisk with classicising high-relief decoration of urns and ship’s prows, and Egyptian winged sun. Plinth has reliefs with funereal motifs of urns quenching fire, and inverted torches; square panel with inscription recording virtues of Captain Skinner.
Interior
Reason for designation
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