Public art & sculpture · North Wales
Monument to Bob Roberts
Monument to Bob Roberts in Wales North, United Kingdom.
Chris Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bala (Penybont) · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument to Bob Roberts is a public sculpture in Wales North, United Kingdom, dating from 1961. 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.
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Place summary
The Monument to Bob Roberts is a public art installation located in North Wales. Established in 1961, it commemorates the contributions of Bob Roberts to the local community. The monument serves as a notable example of mid-20th-century public art in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9432, -3.6286
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llandderfel
- Postcode
- LL23 7NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Established
- 1961
- Nearest railway station
- Bala (Penybont) — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q108628698 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to Bob Roberts?
- Monument to Bob Roberts is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL23 7NS), in the parish of Llandderfel.
- What is Monument to Bob Roberts?
- Monument to Bob Roberts in Wales North, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to Bob Roberts?
- The nearest railway station is Bala (Penybont), about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL23 7NS.
- When was Monument to Bob Roberts built?
- Built or established in 1961.
- Is Monument to Bob Roberts free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to Bob Roberts is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to Bob Roberts?
- The nearest railway station is Bala (Penybont), about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL23 7NS.