Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Mathern War Memorial
In or near Caerwent.
Mathern War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mathern War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Chepstow, located 2.7 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is NP16 6JR.
About
Mathern 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 24064). 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: Memorial to the fallen of WWI erected in c1920 and with additional inscriptions to the fallen of WWII. Exterior: Constructed of Bath limestone ashlar in the form of a preaching cross. The base has three diminishing octagonal steps, the cross base is also octagonal as is the tapered shaft. The cross has a moulded base and finials, and chamfered sides. Location: At the north end of Mathern new village about 900m north west of the Church of St Tewdric.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mathern War Memorial is located in South Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6224, -2.6981
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Mathern
- Postcode
- NP16 6JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29501161 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mathern War Memorial?
- Mathern War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6JR), in the parish of Mathern.
- What is Mathern War Memorial?
- Mathern War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mathern War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6JR.
- Is Mathern War Memorial a listed building?
- Mathern War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Mathern War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Mathern War Memorial is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mathern War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Mathern War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mathern War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6JR.