Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial
Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial is a public sculpture in Wales South, United Kingdom. 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.
Photo gallery
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=11455
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial is a public art installation located in South Wales. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces and is a significant local landmark.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7503, -3.3770
- District
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Parish
- Park
- Postcode
- CF47 8UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Nearest railway station
- Merthyr Tydfil — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29489908 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial?
- Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF47 8UN), in the parish of Park.
- What is Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial?
- Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF47 8UN.
- Is Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial a listed building?
- Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Merthyr Tydfil War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Merthyr Tydfil, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF47 8UN.