The Town Clock

Clock is wholly of cast iron construction, the clock itself standing on a giant Tuscan column, 70 feet (21.34 metres) high. Tall square base, the sides with moulded ribs enclosing geometrical compartments, the central ones with inscriptions. E side is inscribed 'Chas Jordan, Iron Founder, Newport, Mon'. S side has: 'Presented to the town of Tredegar from the proceeds of a bazaar promoted by the late Mrs R.P. Davies. Erected 1858'. On the W side is the figure of the Duke of Wellington and 'Wellington, England's hero'. Shaft of giant tapering column has two narrow bands, and broad moulded capital. Large clock-case of iron with cardinal faces, Roman numerals to dials, and decorative spandrels. Ogee roof to clock with weathervane above. Clock is set in small square enclosure with C20 walls and rails.