Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial
In or near Llanilar.
Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Llanbadarn · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial, you can take a train to Llanbadarn station, which is 0.3 km away. The postcode for the memorial is SY23 3RA. Entry is free.
About
Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 27049). 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 to dead of Great War, 1920-1, unveiled 8/1/1921 by Lt-Col L.P. Evans VC. The setting includes the Garreg Fawr, listed separately. Exterior: War Memorial, silver granite large Celtic cross on big curved-sided square pedestal with inscriptions and names. Cross is decorated with interlace, pedestal front reads Gloria In Excelsis Deo To The Honoured Memory Of The Men Of This Parish Who Fell In The Great War 1914-1918 Pro Deo Pro Rege Pro Patria. Rock-faced granite kerb and 4 corner posts with iron chains between. Two added posts to front framing sloping granite front slab inscribed to 1939-45 dead. Location: Situated in The Square at the bottom of Primrose Hill in the centre of the village.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4084, -4.0597
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Llanbadarn Fawr
- Postcode
- SY23 3RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Llanbadarn — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29503909 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial?
- Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 3RA), in the parish of Llanbadarn Fawr.
- What is Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial?
- Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Llanbadarn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 3RA.
- Is Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial a listed building?
- Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llanbadarn Fawr War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Llanbadarn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 3RA.