Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Dr Johnson's Monument
In or near St Asaph.
Dr Johnson's Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dr Johnson's Monument is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 1059). 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=1059
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Dr Johnson's Monument is located in Denbigh, a historic Welsh market town known for its castle and connections to notable figures like Beatrix Potter and Dr Johnson, the author of the famous dictionary. Visitors can explore the town's original buildings and rich history.
Place summary
Dr Johnson's Monument is a Grade II listed memorial located in North Wales. It commemorates the life and contributions of Samuel Johnson, a significant figure in English literature. The monument stands as a notable example of historical recognition in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1723, -3.4512
- District
- Denbighshire
- Parish
- Denbigh
- Postcode
- LL16 4TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd North
- Official site
- heritagephotoarchive.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29481471 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dr Johnson's Monument?
- Dr Johnson's Monument is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL16 4TA), in the parish of Denbigh.
- What is Dr Johnson's Monument?
- Dr Johnson's Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dr Johnson's Monument?
- Drivers can use postcode LL16 4TA.
- Is Dr Johnson's Monument a listed building?
- Dr Johnson's Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dr Johnson's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Dr Johnson's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dr Johnson's Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL16 4TA. It sits within the Clwyd North parliamentary constituency.