Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
8501
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
19/11/1990
Date of Amendment
19/11/1990
Name of Property
Pedestal and Bust of Marchioness ofLondonderry in the gardens of Plas Machynlleth
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Machynlleth
Town
Locality
Easting
274543
Northing
300496
Street Side
Location
Situated in the planned area known as the Rose Garden; immediately to S of Plas Machynlleth.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
Erected in l907 and originally sited in front of the Vane Almshouses, Heol Penrallt. Commemorates Mary Cornelia, Fifth Marchionness of Londonderry l828-l906.
Exterior
Unsigned bronze bust on polished granite tapered pedestal; square base on stone platform. The bust has brocaded dress and draped shawl; inscription below. The pedestal has chamfered edges and bronze garlands below cornice; coat of arms to front. The sides of the pedestal are inscribed with a tribute to the Marchionness.
Interior
Reason for designation
Group value with Plas Machynlleth and associated listed items
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