Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Grangetown War Memorial
In or near Cardiff.
Grangetown War Memorial — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grangetown · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Grangetown War Memorial is located in Cardiff, South Wales, with the postcode CF11 7BW. The nearest railway station is Grangetown, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Grangetown War Memorial is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue).". Coordinates: 51.4672°, -3.1819°.
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Heritage listing
Reason for designation: Listed as ambitious memorial to fallen of Great War in Grangetown. History: Erected in 1920s. Designed by H C Fehr, sculptor. Funds raised by voluntary subscription under the auspices of the Grangetown War Heroes Memorial Committee. Bronze plates record the names and units of the people of Grangetown killed whilst serving with Armed Forces and Merchant Service. Exterior: Bronze statue of winged victory, bearing laurel wreath and sword, standing on orb. Statue on tall Portland stone plinth (reliefs of laurels to base). Plinth bears bronze plates recording names of fallen in the Great War. The monument is enclosed by wrought-iron railings with scrolled panels.
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Place summary
Grangetown War Memorial is located in Grangetown, South Wales, CF11. This memorial serves to commemorate the sacrifices made during conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4672, -3.1819
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Grangetown
- Postcode
- CF11 7BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Nearest railway station
- Grangetown — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: n7529001924 (ODbL)
- commons: War memorial, Grange Gardens, Cardiff.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grangetown War Memorial?
- Grangetown War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF11 7BW), in the parish of Grangetown.
- What is Grangetown War Memorial?
- Grangetown War Memorial — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Grangetown War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Grangetown, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF11 7BW.
- Is Grangetown War Memorial a listed building?
- Grangetown War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Grangetown War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Grangetown War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grangetown War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Grangetown, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF11 7BW.