Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Llanelli War Memorial
Llanelli War Memorial in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanelli · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Llanelli War Memorial, you can take a train to Llanelli station, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for the memorial is SA15 1UH. Entry is free.
About
Llanelli War Memorial is a public sculpture in Wales South, United Kingdom, dating from 1923. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Heritage listing
History: 1923 War Memorial to dead of Great War; bronze sculptures by W Goscombe John set against grey granite cenotaph. Exterior: Single stone step, then curved-fronted grey granite base with To the glorious memory of the men of Llanelly and Teyrnged Llanelli i w gwroniaid inscribed. The sculpted monument has plinth broken forward with heavily carved laurel festoon under bronze of soldier and artilleryman at ease, over life-size, against bronze back panel. Granite rear wall with splayed foot and heavy capstone, inscribed Pro Patria 1914-1919 - 1939-1945 . Bronze is signed W Goscombe John RA and was made by A B Burton, bronzefounder of Thames Ditton, Surrey. Unveiled 27 October 1923 by Major General S F Mott, commander 53rd Welsh Division, and originally sited opposite Town Hall, but later moved for road widening.
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Place summary
Llanelli War Memorial is a public art installation located in South Wales, established in 1923. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the town's historical connection to military service.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6821, -4.1642
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Llanelli
- Postcode
- SA15 1UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Llanelli
- Established
- 1923
- Nearest railway station
- Llanelli — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29490305 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanelli War Memorial?
- Llanelli War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA15 1UH), in the parish of Llanelli.
- What is Llanelli War Memorial?
- Llanelli War Memorial in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llanelli War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Llanelli, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA15 1UH.
- When was Llanelli War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1923.
- Is Llanelli War Memorial a listed building?
- Llanelli War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Llanelli War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Llanelli War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llanelli War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Llanelli, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA15 1UH.