Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
87741
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
14/07/2017
Date of Amendment
Name of Property
Commercial Street War Memorial
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Caerphilly
Community
Risca
Town
Locality
Easting
323973
Northing
190271
Street Side
Location
On the corner of the junction of Commercial Street with Station Road, set within a garden enclosed by low wall and railings.
Description
Broad Class
Commemorative
Period
History
Erected to commemorate the old boys and staff from Pontywaun County School who were killed World War I. The memorial had originally been erected at Pontywaun County (later Grammar) School but was moved to its present site in 2011.
Exterior
War Memorial. Granite Celtic cross, slightly rusticated with a sword in relief on its main face. Rough base with dressed face recording the names of the fallen old boys and teachers from Pontywaun County School.
Interior
Reason for designation
Included, notwithstanding its relocation, for its special architectural interest as a well preserved war memorial displaying fine craftsmanship. Important for its historical value as a visible reminder of the sacrifice of a community during the major wars of the C20, and of particular interest as a memorial associated with a school.
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