Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Gilchrist Memorial
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Gilchrist Memorial — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gilchrist 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.
Photo gallery
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=15300
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Gilchrist Memorial is a commemorative structure located in South Wales. It serves to honour a significant figure or event, though specific details regarding its historical context are not provided. The memorial's design and purpose reflect the region's cultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7760, -3.0904
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Blaenavon
- Postcode
- NP4 9RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/12735500952 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilchrist Memorial?
- Gilchrist Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 9RF), in the parish of Blaenavon.
- What is Gilchrist Memorial?
- Gilchrist Memorial — a memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gilchrist Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 9RF.
- Is Gilchrist Memorial a listed building?
- Gilchrist Memorial is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is Gilchrist Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Gilchrist Memorial is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gilchrist Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Gilchrist Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gilchrist Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 9RF.