Memorials & monuments Β· North Wales
Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side)
In or near Wrexham.
Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side) β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
John S Turner β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wrexham Central Β· 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial is located in Bodhyfryd, Wrexham, with the nearest railway station being Wrexham Central, approximately 0.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The location is accessible for visitors.
About
Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side) is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 1746). 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 good example of memorial sculpture, notable for its precise representation of Welch Fusilier Soldiers, in a fine monumental composition. History: War memorial, erected in 1924, originally at the junction of Regent Street and Grosvenor Road, and moved to its present site after the Second World War. By Sir W. Goscombe John, sculptor. Ashlar pedestal and flanking walls, with bronze figures. Exterior: Central pedestal surmounted by figures in the C18 and C20 uniforms of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. Inscription commemorating the dead of the First World War on the pedestal, which is flanked by low quadrant walls which carry Second World War inscriptions, and have laurel-band cornice and raking copings. Walls terminate in stepped piers with segmental caps, and low relief emblems. The quadrant walls enclose a cobbled surface raised up steps. Location: At the junction of Bodhyfryd and Chester Road, sited so as to face down Chester Road.
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
The Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial is located in Bodhyfryd, North Wales, within the parish of Acton. This Grade II listed building commemorates the regiment's history and sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0488, -2.9914
- District
- Wrexham
- Parish
- Acton
- Postcode
- LL12 7AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wrexham
- Established
- 1924
- Nearest railway station
- Wrexham Central β 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29481992 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side)?
- Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL12 7AD), in the parish of Acton.
- What is Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side)?
- Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side) β Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side)?
- The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL12 7AD.
- When was Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side) built?
- Built or established in 1924.
- Is Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side) a listed building?
- Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side) a protected site?
- Yes β Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side) is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side) free to visit?
- Yes, Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royal Welch Fusiliers Memorial, Bodhyfryd (W Side)?
- The nearest railway station is Wrexham Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL12 7AD.