Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Monmouth War Memorial
In or near Wyesham.
Monmouth War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Monmouth War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Rookwood, located 7.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is NP25 3DN, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Monmouth War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1921. Coordinates: 51.8131°, -2.7112°.
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Heritage listing
The Monmouth War Memorial commemorates the inhabitants of the town of Monmouth, Wales who died in the First and Second World Wars.
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Official information
The Savoy Theatre in Monmouth is a historic grade 2 listed building and one of the oldest working theatres in Wales. It offers a diverse program of feature films, live performances, and special cinema events, managed by the Monmouth Savoy Trust.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
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From the Wikipedia article
The Monmouth War Memorial commemorates the inhabitants of the town of Monmouth, Wales who died in the First and Second World Wars.
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Background
History
The war memorial is on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest in the United Kingdom. It was listed as a Grade II structure on 8 October 2005. The monument's record is in the collection of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.
Description
The Monmouth War Memorial was created by W. Clarke, a sculptor from Llandaff, Cardiff. The war monument is composed of a three-step base and column, upon which there is the figure of a soldier. The column has multiple metal plaques, including two on the front. The upper, smaller plaque indicates that the monument commemorates the residents of Monmouth who died in both World War I and World War II. It reads: "To the memory of the Monmouth men who fell in the wars 1914–1918 1939–1945." The lower, larger plaque on the front of the monument lists the deceased Monmouth soldiers of the Second World War, 1939 to 1945.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8131, -2.7112
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Monmouth
- Postcode
- NP25 3DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- 01600 772467
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.5 km
Sources
- osm: n1758984123 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Monmouth War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Monmouth War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 1498118.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monmouth War Memorial?
- Monmouth War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3DN), in the parish of Monmouth.
- What is Monmouth War Memorial?
- Monmouth War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monmouth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 3DN.
- When was Monmouth War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Who owns Monmouth War Memorial?
- Monmouth War Memorial is owned by | size =.
- Is Monmouth War Memorial a listed building?
- Monmouth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monmouth War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Monmouth War Memorial is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Monmouth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Monmouth War Memorial is free to enter.