Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Holyhead War Memorial
In or near Trearddur.
Holyhead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Holyhead · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Holyhead War Memorial, you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Holyhead, which is just 0.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is LL65 1UR, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Holyhead War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 14749). 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
History: War memorial in Cornish granite. Unveiled 15 September 1923; by L F Roslyn, following style of Lutyens’ Whitehall Cenotaph but with addition of bronze reliefs. Exterior: Tomb chest set on tall pylon based on stepped plinth. Tomb chest has inscriptions on broad sides, and bronze wreaths on narrow sides. Below, narrow sides have bronze reliefs of soldier and sailor (signed L F Roslyn 1920); broad sides have bronze sword flanked by bronze plates recording names of fallen in Great War. Added tablets on narrow sides of base record names of fallen in Second World War, and Falklands, 1982; broad sides have Welsh and English inscriptions in bronze lettering.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Holyhead War Memorial is located in North Wales. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3086, -4.6329
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Holyhead
- Postcode
- LL65 1UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Holyhead — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29492569 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holyhead War Memorial?
- Holyhead War Memorial is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL65 1UR), in the parish of Holyhead.
- What is Holyhead War Memorial?
- Holyhead War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holyhead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Holyhead, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL65 1UR.
- When was Holyhead War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Holyhead War Memorial a listed building?
- Holyhead War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Holyhead War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Holyhead War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holyhead War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Holyhead, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL65 1UR.