Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Aberfan War Memorial
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Aberfan War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Vale · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Aberfan War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 80874). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=80874
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Aberfan War Memorial is located in South Wales. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who lost their lives in conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant tribute within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6885, -3.3427
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Merthyr Vale
- Postcode
- CF48 4NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Vale — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29504168 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Aberfan Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.5 km
Aberfan Disaster Memorial Garden
Memorials & monuments · 0.8 km
Taff Trail
Military museums · 0.9 km
Ack Ack Gun Position
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Twyn Brynbychan
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Snobby Dick's Farm
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Pontygwaith Overbridge, Penydarren Tramroad
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Pontygwaith Rail Overbridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Mount Pleasant (X1)
Climbing & bouldering crags · 2.1 km
Workmen's Hall
Theatres · 2.4 km
Carmel Independent Chapel
Chapels · 2.4 km
Bethel, Miskin
Chapels · 2.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberfan War Memorial?
- Aberfan War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF48 4NT), in the parish of Merthyr Vale.
- What is Aberfan War Memorial?
- Aberfan War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aberfan War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Vale, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF48 4NT.
- Is Aberfan War Memorial a listed building?
- Aberfan War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Aberfan War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Aberfan War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aberfan War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Vale, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF48 4NT.