Pedestal & Statue of Christ (outside the former St. Winefride's school), Holywell, Flintshire

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.2755 / 53°16'31"N

Longitude: -3.2245 / 3°13'28"W

OS Eastings: 318446

OS Northings: 376090

OS Grid: SJ184760

Mapcode National: GBR 5ZXK.QJ

Mapcode Global: WH76K.FXST

Plus Code: 9C5R7QGG+66

Entry Name: Pedestal & Statue of Christ (outside the former St. Winefride's school)

Listing Date: 19 August 1991

Last Amended: 19 August 1991

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 453

Building Class: Commemorative

ID on this website: 300000453

Location: On elevated site above the road, immediately N of St Winefride's Voluntary Primary School; facing downhill and set on a high pedestal. Reached by stone steps from the pavement.

County: Flintshire

Community: Holywell (Treffynnon)

Community: Holywell

Built-Up Area: Holywell

Traditional County: Flintshire

Tagged with: Statue

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History

Erected in 1888; designed by C J Thomas and cast by M Denouvilliers (?) - weathered and faint French style signature

Exterior

Painted cast-iron statue of Christ with outstretched arms displaying stigmata; he stands upon an orb adorned with the symbols of the Passion. Octagonal rubble pedestal with dressed stone cap and platform.

Reasons for Listing

Listed as an unusual example of cast-iron statuary and for its contribution to the strong Catholic associations at Holywell.

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Pedestal & Statue of Christ (outside the former St. Winefride's school)

A Grade II Listed Building in Holywell, Flintshire