Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Blaenafon War Memorial
Also known as: Blaenavon War Memorial
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Blaenafon 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
- Blaenavon High Level · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Blaenafon War Memorial is a public memorial in South Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torfaen parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area NP4.
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Official information
Blaenavon Community Museum is a small museum dedicated to showcasing the cultural heritage of Blaenavon. Visitors can explore various exhibitions related to local history, including displays on war heroes and community life.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blaenafon War Memorial is located in Blaenavon, South Wales. This memorial commemorates those who served in wartime and is situated in an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Wye.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7728, -3.0861
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Blaenavon
- Postcode
- NP4 9NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Phone
- +44 1495 790 991
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Mo-Tu 10:00-15:00; We Off; Th Off; Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; Su Off
- Official site
- blaenavonmuseum.wixsite.com
Sources
- osm: n4395305105 (ODbL)
- commons: Memorial Clock, Blaenavon (geograph 6057548).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blaenafon War Memorial?
- Blaenafon War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 9NA), in the parish of Blaenavon.
- What is Blaenafon War Memorial?
- Blaenafon War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blaenafon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 9NA.
- Is Blaenafon War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Blaenafon War Memorial is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Blaenafon War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Blaenafon War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blaenafon War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 9NA.