Cof Cymru: National Historic Assets of Wales · Wales
War Memorial
Machynlleth, Powys, Wales
The record
- Designation
- Listed building, Grade II
- Broad class
- Commemorative
- Date of designation
- 19 November 1990
- Community
- Machynlleth
- Unitary authority
- Powys
- Country
- Wales
- Coordinates
- 52.59195, -3.85264
- Cadw reference
- 8476
Slide toward Today to fade the historical sheet and see the modern map underneath.
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Shown on 5 historical map sheets, the earliest the 1795 "To Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn Bart ... the map of the six counties of North Wales is most humbly inscribed by his obedient humble servant" (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales).
Cadw's description
Location
Facing SW at the top of Penrallt Street at the junction with Heol-y-Doll and Maes Glas; opposite the churchyard. On sloping site.
History
Unveiled l0th April l924 designed by T Leonard Williams FRIBA of London and erected by A S Gilliam of Bryscom Quarries Ltd, Somerset.
Exterior
Classical, cenotaph derived, type granite memorial on stepped platform. Crucifix finial over parapet inscribed Coffa'r Dewr; this is linked to the wide and deep cornice by volute brackets. Bronze tablets to centre flanked by paired polished Aberdeen marble columns with polished slate capitals and bases; the outer columns are stepped back on the sides. Plain face to NE (rear).
Reason for designation
Group value with Minfor, Llys Maldwyn, the Pillar-Box and No 36.
Nearby in the register
- Pillar Box on corner below MinforCommunicationsunder 1 mi
- 36 Heol PenralltCommercialunder 1 mi
- Boundary Walls and Railings to the East part of the Churchyard to the Parish Church of St. PeterReligious, Ritual and Funeraryunder 1 mi
- Llys MaldwynDomesticunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.