Abercarn War Memorial, Abercarn, Caerphilly

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.6479 / 51°38'52"N

Longitude: -3.1344 / 3°8'3"W

OS Eastings: 321607

OS Northings: 194950

OS Grid: ST216949

Mapcode National: GBR J0.7D8T

Mapcode Global: VH6DG.MVB3

Plus Code: 9C3RJVX8+46

Entry Name: Abercarn War Memorial

Listing Date: 17 December 1998

Last Amended: 17 December 1998

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 20996

Building Class: Religious, Ritual and Funerary

ID on this website: 300020996

Location: In the centre of Abercarn Village, just E of the main thoroughfare, within a rectangular enclosed, part paved, public garden.

County: Caerphilly

Community: Abercarn

Built-Up Area: Abercarn

Traditional County: Monmouthshire

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History

A cenotaph to the dead of Abercarn of the First World War 1914-18 with a plaque added to commemorate those fallen in the Second World War 1939-45. The site is the former Market Square, the historic centre of the village.

Exterior

Cenotaph of white stone stands on a base of 3 granite steps. Two-tier plinth and base with bronze plaque in a decorative frame. Above is the tapering pier with bronze wreath and Welsh inscription terminating in a cornice moulding. On top stands a bronze female figure in flowing drapery carrying a wreath and blowing a trumpet. At base to rear the added plaque.

Reasons for Listing

Listed as a prominent war memorial of historic interest.

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II* Church of St Luke
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II Welsh Presbyterian Church
On a steeply wooded slope, close to the Church of St Luke, reached by a steep flight of steps from Gwyddon Road to S and by a drive from Twyn Road just off High Street.
II Terraced steps at The Gables
Set in the sloping garden below the garden frontage of the house.
II The Gables
Near the centre of Abercarn, set on a wooded terrace high above Commercial Road and reached by a drive off Rhyswg Road.
II English Baptist Church and walled forecourt
Just S of Abercarn village on the main thoroughfare between Abercarn and Cwmcarn.
II English Baptist Church Sunday School
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II Rhyswg Fawr Farmhouse and walled forecourt
High on the mountain reached by a long lane and track rising from the SE end of Abercarn village, on the S side of the Gwyddon valley.
II Barn at Rhyswg Fawr
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Abercarn War Memorial

A Grade II Listed Building in Abercarn, Caerphilly