Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park
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Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Robin Drayton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ebbw Vale Town · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 1879). 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=1879
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
The Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park commemorates the historical significance of the Tredegar Medical Aid Society, which influenced the establishment of the NHS. Visitors can explore the heritage of this small building and its role in pioneering modern healthcare.
Place summary
The Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park is a memorial located in South Wales. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7691, -3.2444
- District
- Blaenau Gwent
- Parish
- Tredegar
- Postcode
- NP22 3XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- Nearest railway station
- Ebbw Vale Town — 3 km
- Official site
- tredegarmasheritagecentre.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29482111 (CC0)
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Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre
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Sirhowy
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Briery Hill
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park?
- Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP22 3XN), in the parish of Tredegar.
- What is Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park?
- Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park?
- The nearest railway station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP22 3XN.
- Is Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park a listed building?
- Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park free to visit?
- Yes, Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Exhibition Lump of Coal at Bedwellty Park?
- The nearest railway station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP22 3XN.