Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Pen-y-Cae War Memorial
In or near Rhosllanerchrugog.
Pen-y-Cae War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ruabon · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pen-y-Cae War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Ruabon, located 2.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is LL14 2RT.
About
Pen-y-Cae War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 17088). 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
Reason for designation: A typical example of a war-memorial which is a prominent feature of the village centre. Exterior: Erected c1920. White marble. A square section column on a stepped base carries the statue of a soldier leaning on a rifle. Inscriptions in leaded letters carried on shaped panels on the column, and on the base. Location: Opposite Hill Street at the centre of the village.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pen-y-Cae War Memorial is located in North Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance. The memorial is an important local landmark, recognising the sacrifices made by the community.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9996, -3.0734
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Penycae
- Postcode
- LL14 2RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Ruabon — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29494697 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen-y-Cae War Memorial?
- Pen-y-Cae War Memorial is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL14 2RT), in the parish of Penycae.
- What is Pen-y-Cae War Memorial?
- Pen-y-Cae War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pen-y-Cae War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ruabon, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL14 2RT.
- Is Pen-y-Cae War Memorial a listed building?
- Pen-y-Cae War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pen-y-Cae War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Pen-y-Cae War Memorial is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Pen-y-Cae War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Pen-y-Cae War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pen-y-Cae War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Ruabon, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL14 2RT.