Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Penarth War Memorial
In or near Lavernock.
Penarth War Memorial in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Penarth War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Penarth, located 0.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free, and it is accessible to the public. The postcode for navigation is CF64 1JX.
About
Penarth War Memorial is a public sculpture in Wales South, United Kingdom, dating from 1924. 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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Heritage listing
History: Designed by Sir W Goscombe John RA; unveiled on Armistice Day, 11 November 1924. Exterior: White granite stepped obelisk set on shallow mound with inset steps. Face of obelisk towards sea has (set on ship s prow) bronze statue of Winged Victory bearing sword and laurel wreath. Inscription below In grateful memory of the Men of Penarth who died for their country in The Great War 1914 1918 also 1939 1945 . Sides of obelisk bear inscribed names of men and women lost in both World Wars. Location: In prominent position on high crest of park overlooking sea.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penarth War Memorial is a public art installation located in South Wales, established in 1924. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the community's respect and remembrance. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker within the town.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4364, -3.1704
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Penarth
- Postcode
- CF64 1JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Established
- 1924
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29491428 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penarth War Memorial?
- Penarth War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF64 1JX), in the parish of Penarth.
- What is Penarth War Memorial?
- Penarth War Memorial in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penarth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF64 1JX.
- When was Penarth War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1924.
- Is Penarth War Memorial a listed building?
- Penarth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Penarth War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Penarth War Memorial is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Penarth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Penarth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penarth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF64 1JX.