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Latitude: 51.7035 / 51°42'12"N
Longitude: -2.902 / 2°54'7"W
OS Eastings: 337766
OS Northings: 200915
OS Grid: SO377009
Mapcode National: GBR J9.3YKD
Mapcode Global: VH79V.NF6Y
Plus Code: 9C3VP33X+C6
Entry Name: The Jubilee Clock
Listing Date: 1 April 1974
Last Amended: 30 April 2004
Grade: II
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 2206
Building Class: Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces
ID on this website: 300002206
Location: In the centre of Twyn Square, within a cobbled surround which also acts as a roundabout.
County: Monmouthshire
Town: Usk
Community: Usk (Brynbuga)
Community: Usk
Built-Up Area: Usk
Traditional County: Monmouthshire
Tagged with: Architectural structure
Erected in 1887 by public subscription in honour of Queen Victoria's Jubilee 1887. Moved to present position in 1970s from original site near chapel.
Victorian clock tower. A free standing square column in red brick with glazed and unglazed terracotta details supporting a four-sided clock. The column stands on a two-tiered plinth of stone and blue brick, is itself tiered at base and has 4 black bands with nailhead moulding above and a decorative cornice. Relief terracotta plaque of bust of Queen Victoria at W, metal access hatch to clock at S, terracotta date inscription plaque at E and metal inscription plaque at N with terracotta plaque depicting Royal Arms above. There are 4 small ringed columns at the corners surrounding the clock faces which are painted black with gold figures in Roman numerals, set within a white painted boarded surround. Pyramidal lead cap at top surmounted by a small crown.
An important local monument in a prominent position. Group value with other listed buildings in Twyn Square and Priory Street.
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