Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael
In or near Pensarn.
Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Abergele and Pensarn · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 18697). 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
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=18697
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to the Great Rail Disaster of 1868 is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Michael in Abergele, North Wales. This Grade II listed memorial commemorates the victims of a tragic railway accident, marking an important event in local history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2855, -3.5832
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Abergele
- Postcode
- LL22 7SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd North
- Nearest railway station
- Abergele and Pensarn — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29496170 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael?
- Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL22 7SU), in the parish of Abergele.
- What is Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael?
- Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Abergele and Pensarn, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL22 7SU.
- Is Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael a listed building?
- Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to the great rail disaster of 1868 in the Churchyard of Church of St Michael?
- The nearest railway station is Abergele and Pensarn, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL22 7SU.