Pedestal and Bust of Marchioness ofLondonderry in the gardens of Plas Machynlleth, Machynlleth, Powys

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.5878 / 52°35'15"N

Longitude: -3.8533 / 3°51'11"W

OS Eastings: 274543

OS Northings: 300496

OS Grid: SH745004

Mapcode National: GBR 92.B1XV

Mapcode Global: WH57G.S790

Plus Code: 9C4RH4QW+4M

Entry Name: Pedestal and Bust of Marchioness ofLondonderry in the gardens of Plas Machynlleth

Listing Date: 19 November 1990

Last Amended: 19 November 1990

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 8501

Building Class: Commemorative

ID on this website: 300008501

Location: Situated in the planned area known as the Rose Garden; immediately to S of Plas Machynlleth.

County: Powys

Community: Machynlleth

Built-Up Area: Machynlleth

Traditional County: Montgomeryshire

Tagged with: Bust Bust

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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.

Reasons for Listing

Group value with Plas Machynlleth and associated listed items

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Pedestal and Bust of Marchioness ofLondonderry in the gardens of Plas Machynlleth

A Grade II Listed Building in Machynlleth, Powys