Bandstand in Aberdare Park, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.7174 / 51°43'2"N

Longitude: -3.458 / 3°27'28"W

OS Eastings: 299371

OS Northings: 203080

OS Grid: SN993030

Mapcode National: GBR HK.32WF

Mapcode Global: VH6D3.03Q8

Plus Code: 9C3RPG8R+XQ

Entry Name: Bandstand in Aberdare Park

Listing Date: 10 January 1991

Last Amended: 10 January 1991

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 10887

Building Class: Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces

ID on this website: 300010887

Location: Near the lake at the southern end of the park, on raised lawn.

County: Rhondda Cynon Taff

Community: Aberdare (Aberdâr)

Community: Aberdare West

Locality: Trecynon

Built-Up Area: Aberdare

Traditional County: Glamorgan

Tagged with: Bandstand

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History

Manufactured in l9l0 by Phoenix Engineering Company at a cost of ú67.l0s. originally on the small island in the lake.

Exterior

Octagonal cast-iron bandstand with swept leaded roof crowned by iron finial. Shallow valencing to ironwork cornice with scrolled spandrels. Circular columns, part fluted and with octagonal bases. Iron railings close the lower parts of each bay; railed steps to one side. Modern concrete pavement and red brick base.

Reasons for Listing

Included for group with other listed items in to Aberdare Park.

External Links

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Bandstand in Aberdare Park

A Grade II Listed Building in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff