War Memorial, Radyr and Morganstown (Radur a Phentre-poeth), Cardiff

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.5146 / 51°30'52"N

Longitude: -3.2511 / 3°15'3"W

OS Eastings: 313283

OS Northings: 180263

OS Grid: ST132802

Mapcode National: GBR K07.10

Mapcode Global: VH6F5.L6N7

Plus Code: 9C3RGP7X+RH

Entry Name: War Memorial

Listing Date: 24 February 2000

Last Amended: 24 February 2000

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 22857

Building Class: Commemorative

ID on this website: 300022857

Location: Near the crossroads at the centre of Radyr village, facing the main thoroughfare and on an island between this and King's Road.

County: Cardiff

Community: Radyr and Morganstown (Radur a Phentre-poeth)

Community: Radyr and Morganstown

Locality: Radyr

Built-Up Area: Cardiff

Traditional County: Glamorgan

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History

Built after the First World War 1914-18, and commemorates also the dead of the Second. Signed Alfred Turner RBS.

Exterior

Monument of Portland stone comprising 2 steps, a tiered moulded plinth incorporating a curved pedestal on which rests a kneeling cherub against a cross of painted bronze. Behind rises a tapering pier with inscription to Radyr's Gallant Dead and others who served in the 1914-8 War; to sides are the inscribed and leaded names; to rear further names from the 1949-45 War. On top stands a near life-size female figure in classical drapery holding a staff in one hand and a wreath in the other, also of black painted bronze.

Reasons for Listing

Included as a sculptural and signed war memorial in prominent position.

External Links

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War Memorial

A Grade II Listed Building in Radyr and Morganstown (Radur a Phentre-poeth), Cardiff