Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Collieries Memorial
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Collieries Memorial — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Collieries Memorial is a memorial located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Abertillery and District Museum is a local museum that showcases the history and heritage of the area. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and learn about the community's past.
Place summary
The Collieries Memorial is located in South Wales. This memorial commemorates the region's coal mining heritage and the lives of those who worked in the industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7323, -3.1352
- District
- Blaenau Gwent
- Parish
- Abertillery
- Postcode
- NP13 1QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- Phone
- 01495 211140
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth — 3.6 km
- Opening
- Thursday to Saturday 10am–1pm
- Official site
- www.abertilleryanddistrictmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12050957925 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Collieries Memorial?
- Collieries Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP13 1QA), in the parish of Abertillery.
- What is Collieries Memorial?
- Collieries Memorial — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Collieries Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP13 1QA.
- Is Collieries Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Collieries Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Collieries Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP13 1QA.