Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Loughor War Memorial
In or near Swansea.
Loughor War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bynea · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Loughor War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Bynea, located 2.4 km away. The postcode for the memorial is SA4 6SJ, and entry is free.
About
Loughor War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 26850). 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
Reason for designation: Included as a well-designed First World War memorial in a prominent location. History: War Memorial of c1925, a polished granite column with glass globe, presumably originally illuminated. Exterior: War Memorial, polished granite column on pedestal raised on 2 steps. Bottom step has small octagonal obelisk at each corner. Pedestal has ogee moulded base with front rectangular plaque marked 1914- 1918. Pedestal has raised panel each face and affixed bronze roundel: front roundel marked In memory of our glorious dead , side roundels with Prince of Wales feathers and Welsh dragon, rear roundel with arms of Loughor. Column has moulded base and cap and bronze wreath affixed. On top is a glass globe held in a metal ring with spearhead finial. Location: Sitauted in the centre of a small roundabout at the junction of Glebe Road and Corporation Road.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Loughor War Memorial is located in South Wales. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in the armed forces. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6646, -4.0669
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Llwchwr
- Postcode
- SA4 6SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gower
- Nearest railway station
- Bynea — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29503715 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loughor War Memorial?
- Loughor War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA4 6SJ), in the parish of Llwchwr.
- What is Loughor War Memorial?
- Loughor War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Loughor War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bynea, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA4 6SJ.
- Is Loughor War Memorial a listed building?
- Loughor War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Loughor War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Loughor War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Loughor War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Bynea, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA4 6SJ.