Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Morriston and District War Memorial
In or near Ynysforgan.
Morriston and District 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
- Llansamlet · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Morriston and District War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Llansamlet, located 3.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SA6 6AF, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Morriston and District 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 11743). 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
Exterior: Bronze statue of female figure (probably Peace ) with winged head-dress holding orb on high classicising granite plinth. Inscriptions to front and rear in Welsh and English, and to sides, names of those lost in World Wars. Location: Fifty metres NW of lodge at entrance of park near junction of Vicarage Road and Pleasant Street.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Morriston and District War Memorial is located in South Wales. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance. The memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's wartime history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6680, -3.9325
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Morriston
- Postcode
- SA6 6AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Established
- 1928
- Nearest railway station
- Llansamlet — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29490126 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Morriston and District War Memorial?
- Morriston and District War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA6 6AF), in the parish of Morriston.
- What is Morriston and District War Memorial?
- Morriston and District War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Morriston and District War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Llansamlet, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA6 6AF.
- When was Morriston and District War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1928.
- Is Morriston and District War Memorial a listed building?
- Morriston and District War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Morriston and District War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Morriston and District War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Morriston and District War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Llansamlet, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA6 6AF.