Historic houses · South Wales
Pontypridd Indoor Market
In or near Treforest.
Pontypridd Indoor Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypridd · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pontypridd Indoor Market, the nearest railway station is Pontypridd, located 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CF37 2ST. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Pontypridd Indoor Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.6022°, -3.3411°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Pontypridd Market and Town Hall (Welsh: Marchnad a Neuadd y Dref Ponypridd) is a historic building located on Market Street, Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales. The structure, which contains a large auditorium which is currently derelict, was built in two parts both of which are Grade II listed buildings.
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From the Wikipedia article
Pontypridd Market and Town Hall (Welsh: Marchnad a Neuadd y Dref Ponypridd) is a historic building located on Market Street, Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf in Wales. The structure, which contains a large auditorium which is currently derelict, was built in two parts both of which are Grade II listed buildings.
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Background
History
In the 1877, a group of local businessmen decided to form a company, to be known as the "Pontypridd Market and Town Hall Company", to finance and commission an indoor market and town hall for Pontypridd. The authority to proceed with this endeavour was contained in an act of parliament, "The Pontypridd Markets, Fairs and Town Hall Act 1877". The initial building was a narrow structure designed in the Mannerist style, built in rock-faced stone by William Seaton of Pontypridd at a cost of £1,600 and was completed in 1885. Inside, there was a new market hall on the ground floor and, above it, there was an auditorium which became known as "Pontypridd Town Hall". It provided seating for about…
Architecture
The theatre has rendered walls and a slate roof, with a large flytower. The hall is flat and has a balcony and a raised proscenium arch stage. The ceiling has deep coving and an Art Deco cornice.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6022, -3.3411
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Pontypridd Town
- Postcode
- CF37 2ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontypridd
- Established
- 1885
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypridd — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: w388574398 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Pontypridd Market and Town Hall (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Lane to Pontypridd Market - geograph.org.uk - 3429960 (cropped).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pontypridd Indoor Market?
- Pontypridd Indoor Market is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF37 2ST), in the parish of Pontypridd Town.
- What is Pontypridd Indoor Market?
- Pontypridd Indoor Market is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pontypridd Indoor Market?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypridd, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF37 2ST.
- When was Pontypridd Indoor Market built?
- Built or established in 1885.
- Who owns Pontypridd Indoor Market?
- Pontypridd Indoor Market is owned by | designation1_number =13523.
- Is Pontypridd Indoor Market a listed building?
- Pontypridd Indoor Market is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to Pontypridd Indoor Market?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypridd, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF37 2ST.