In 1911, Lord Merthyr donated to the inhabitants of Aberdare an elaborate cast iron fountain to commemorate the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.
Coronation Fountain at Aberdare Park
The fountain, which is painted, consists of a circular pool, with a sloping edge decorated with rosettes and stars, in the middle of which is a circular plinth decorated with four dolphins and cherubs. On top is a large splayed bowl above which are pelicans holding up a small bowl. The whole is topped by a draped female figure.
This is one of only two fountains of its type and period in the country and one of three in the world. The last one being in Singapore.
This fountain was renovated in 2017/18 and is now fully functional after being out of action for 30 years.