Pedestal and Statue of David Davies is a Grade II* listed building in the Vale of Glamorgan local planning authority area, Wales. First listed on 30 July 1990. Warehousing.
Pedestal and Statue of David Davies
- WRENN ID
- sacred-rafter-sparrow
- Grade
- II*
- Local Planning Authority
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Country
- Wales
- Date first listed
- 30 July 1990
- Type
- Warehousing
- Source
- Cadw listing
Description
Designed by Alfred Gilbert, sculptor, of London, one of most important sculptors of his day (eg Eros, Piccadilly Circus, Duke of Clarence Tomb, Windsor); bronze figure founded by George Broad and Sons, London. Standing figure of David Davies with left foot forward and studying plans of his dock and railway developments. Square granite pedestal stepped out to high base and broad cornice. Inscribed panels commemorating Davies as "Chief Promoter of the Barry Dock and Railway Company". Square platform with cap-like ornament to corners. Statue circa 2.7m high; pedestal circa 2.4m high.
A contemporary copy of this statue exists at Llandinam, Davies' birthplace.
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