Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side)
In or near Machynlleth.
Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side) — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Machynlleth · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Monument to The Owen Family in Machynlleth Cemetery, you can take a train to Machynlleth station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for the site is SY20 8EZ, and entry is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side) is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 8392). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Reason for designation: Included as a good example of a cemetery monument. History: Erected in early C20 in memory of the Owen family and in particular Thomas Owen MP (1840-1898) who was a paper manufacturer and Owen Owen (1847-1910) who founded the famous department store. Exterior: Comprises a tall octagonal memorial cross with lower reredos behind; Decorated Gothic style. The cross has carved foliage to the crucifix, the capital of the stem and to the cornice of the pedestal with crenellated top. Ogee panelled sides to pedestal with inscriptions; stepped platform. The reredos has square end pavilion piers with hollow Gothic detail. To the centre are 3 polished slate tablets linked by paired ogee arches, moulded coping steps up and down over these tablets. The dates on the cross range from l844 (birth of Elizabeth Owen) to l967 (death of Margaret Owen). The dates on the reredos range from l847 (birth of Owen Owen) to l976 (death of Lloyd Owen Owen). Location: Approximately in the centre of this rectangular cemetery; beside a crossroads in the paths.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to The Owen Family is a memorial located in Machynlleth Cemetery, Mid Wales. This Grade II listed building signifies its historical importance and architectural interest. The site is situated on Garth Road, serving as a notable landmark within the parish of Machynlleth.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5922, -3.8446
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Machynlleth
- Postcode
- SY20 8EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Machynlleth — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29487286 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side)?
- Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side) is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 8EZ), in the parish of Machynlleth.
- What is Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side)?
- Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side) — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side)?
- The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY20 8EZ.
- Is Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side) a listed building?
- Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side) free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to The Owen Famliy In Machynlleth Cemetery,Garth Road (Se Side)?
- The nearest railway station is Machynlleth, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 8EZ.