Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Aberdare Cenotaph
In or near Treorchy.
Aberdare Cenotaph — War memorial, dating to 1922.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aberdare Cenotaph, the nearest railway station is Aberdare, located 0.3 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is CF44 7LB.
About
Aberdare Cenotaph is a public memorial in South Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area CF44.
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Heritage listing
History: Erected in l922. Cenotaph type war memorial constructed in Dalbeattie granite; 6m high; cost 200. Exterior: On wide stepped platform; tapered towards the top. Shallow stepped capital and parapet; wreath to NE side. Gold lettering commemorating the fallen of both World Wars written in Welsh and English. Location: At the NE, lower, end of Victoria Square at the junction with Cardiff Road; on an island site where the Victoria Monument formerly stood.
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Place summary
The Aberdare Cenotaph is a memorial located in Aberdare East, South Wales, with the postcode CF44. It commemorates those who served and sacrificed in conflicts. The cenotaph serves as a significant local landmark, marking the community's remembrance of its war history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7131, -3.4442
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Aberdare East
- Postcode
- CF44 7LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: n1129768652 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberdare Cenotaph?
- Aberdare Cenotaph is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 7LB), in the parish of Aberdare East.
- What is Aberdare Cenotaph?
- Aberdare Cenotaph — War memorial, dating to 1922.
- How do I get to Aberdare Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF44 7LB.
- Is Aberdare Cenotaph a listed building?
- Aberdare Cenotaph is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Aberdare Cenotaph free to visit?
- Yes, Aberdare Cenotaph is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aberdare Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 7LB.