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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South Wales

Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery

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Free admission

Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Plaque recording the site of Nine Mile Point Colliery Workmen's Institute, Cwmfelinfach - geograph.org.uk - 2836836

Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Crosskeys · 3.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 22313). 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=22313

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Place summary

Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery is a Grade II listed memorial located in South Wales. This structure commemorates the contributions of the local poet, Islwyn, reflecting the area's cultural heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.6156, -3.1774
District
Caerphilly
Parish
Ynysddu
Postcode
NP11 7GZ
Parliamentary constituency
Caerphilly
Nearest railway station
Crosskeys3.6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery?
Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP11 7GZ), in the parish of Ynysddu.
What is Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery?
Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery?
The nearest railway station is Crosskeys, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP11 7GZ.
Is Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery a listed building?
Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery free to visit?
Yes, Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery is free to enter.
How do I get to Islwyn Monument in Babell Cemetery?
The nearest railway station is Crosskeys, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP11 7GZ.