conveniences

Description: Public Conveniences
Grade: II
Date Listed: 30 April 1999
Cadw Building ID: 21670
Listing text:
Location -
To rear (N) of National Museum.
History -
Early C20 public convenience block.
Exterior -
Single-storey block in concrete imitating Portland Stone. Classical detailing; parapet, central niche flanked by rectangular windows (blocked) with keystones; separate entrance doorways to N and S returns.
Reason for Listing -
Listed for group value with other buildings in Cathays Park.

... rumour has it that when this building was blocked up many years ago, a small dog was trapped inside ~ to this day, if you listen hard enough, you can still hear him whimpering inside ...

Grateful thanks to SarumStroller for creating the Derelict Thursday challenge, & to Himself & freespiral for currently co-hosting.