Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Marquis of Anglesey Column
In or near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.
Marquis of Anglesey Column is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairpwll · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Marquis of Anglesey Column is located in North Wales, with the postcode LL61 5NX. The nearest railway station is Llanfairpwll, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Marquis of Anglesey Column is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1816. Coordinates: 53.2209°, -4.1968°.
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Heritage listing
The Marquess of Anglesey's Column, or Anglesey Column (Welsh: Tŵr Marcwis), is a Doric column near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll on the island of Anglesey, Wales. It commemorates the military achievements in the Napoleonic Wars of Henry William Paget, the first marquess of Anglesey, who is depicted in the statue at the top of the column. The column is a Grade II* listed building.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Marquess of Anglesey's Column, or Anglesey Column (Welsh: Tŵr Marcwis), is a Doric column near Llanfairpwllgwyngyll on the island of Anglesey, Wales. It commemorates the military achievements in the Napoleonic Wars of Henry William Paget, the first marquess of Anglesey, who is depicted in the statue at the top of the column. The column is a Grade II* listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2209, -4.1968
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll
- Postcode
- LL61 5NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Established
- 1816
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairpwll — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: n324732056 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Marquess of Anglesey's Column (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Marquess of Anglesey's Column - geograph.org.uk - 786189.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marquis of Anglesey Column?
- Marquis of Anglesey Column is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL61 5NX), in the parish of Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll.
- What is Marquis of Anglesey Column?
- Marquis of Anglesey Column is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Marquis of Anglesey Column?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairpwll, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL61 5NX.
- When was Marquis of Anglesey Column built?
- Built or established in 1816.
- Who owns Marquis of Anglesey Column?
- Marquis of Anglesey Column is owned by | designation1_free1name = Community.
- Is Marquis of Anglesey Column a listed building?
- Marquis of Anglesey Column is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Marquis of Anglesey Column free to visit?
- Yes, Marquis of Anglesey Column is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marquis of Anglesey Column?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairpwll, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL61 5NX.