Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Blackwood War Memorial
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Blackwood War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pengam · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackwood War Memorial 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 Newport West and Islwyn parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pengam, about 2.3 km away. Postcode area NP12.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=26700
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Place summary
The Blackwood War Memorial is located in Blackwood, South Wales. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts and is situated within the parish of Blackwood.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6712, -3.1974
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Blackwood
- Postcode
- NP12 1HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Pengam — 2.2 km
- Official site
- www.blackwoodlt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n11459589206 (ODbL)
- commons: Blackwood Cenotaph - geograph.org.uk - 2294820.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackwood War Memorial?
- Blackwood War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP12 1HL), in the parish of Blackwood.
- What is Blackwood War Memorial?
- Blackwood War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackwood War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pengam, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP12 1HL.
- Is Blackwood War Memorial a listed building?
- Blackwood War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Blackwood War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Blackwood War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackwood War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pengam, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP12 1HL.