Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Porth War Memorial
In or near Treforest.
Porth 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
- Porth · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Porth War Memorial, you can take the train to Porth station, which is just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is CF39 9NP.
About
Porth 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 17120). 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: Listed as a well designed war memorial and for historic interest to Porth. Exterior: The limestone memorial comprises a 3 sided recess unusually built out over river and 4 steps up from pavement, with monument in centre. Walls decorated with swags in relief and on rear wall inscriptions in Welsh left and English right to the men of Porth and District who gave their lives in the Great War 1914-1918; on front piers facing road are wreaths in relief. Cenotaph has long 2 sided inscription panel listing names of dead; above and between 2 moulded cornices is a relief cross within a wreath; inscription to side right Our glorious dead and to left Mewn Anghof ni Chant Fod . Added to right is black marble plaque commemorating dead of Second World War. Gates are later. Location: Situated N of Cymmer Bridge on the E bank of River Rhondda near centre of town.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porth War Memorial is located in South Wales and serves as a commemorative structure. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6123, -3.4095
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Porth
- Postcode
- CF39 9NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rhondda and Ogmore
- Nearest railway station
- Porth — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29494725 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porth War Memorial?
- Porth War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF39 9NP), in the parish of Porth.
- What is Porth War Memorial?
- Porth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Porth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Porth, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF39 9NP.
- Is Porth War Memorial a listed building?
- Porth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Porth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Porth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Porth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Porth, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF39 9NP.