The statue is a full size cast bronze figure of Sir Archibald Hood, leaning on a stick and pointing to left, towards the central mining complex, brickworks and Scotch Terraces of Llwynypia which he founded; it has a circular base on which is inscribed 'Cast W Merrett London 1905 SS'. It stands on a grey and pink marble plinth with inscription in English to front and Welsh at back; the former reads 'Archibald Hood Coal Owner This statue was erected by his workmen and friends as a token of respect to his memory 1906'. It was unveiled by William Abraham, 'Mabon', the first MP for the Rhondda. An early photograph shows Walter Merrett with the completed statue. The figure was painted reputedly within the last decade.
(Source: Cadw Listed Building citation, Rec No 18170)

S Garfi 18/8/06