Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Second Boer War memorial
Second Boer War memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Carmarthen · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Second Boer War memorial is located in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, with the nearest railway station being Carmarthen, just 0.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Second Boer War memorial is a public memorial in South Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Caerfyrddin parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area SA31.
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Heritage listing
The Second Boer War Memorial lies in the city centre of York, in England. The war memorial lies on Duncombe Place, near York Minster. It commemorates the soldiers from Yorkshire who died in the Second Boer War, between 1899 and 1902. In total, there are 1,459 names on the memorial. It was designed by G. F. Bodley and constructed by Robert Bridgeman & Sons. The memorial is in the Perpendicular Gothic style and is built of Ketton stone. It stands on an octagonal stepped base, and its upright is also octagonal, with buttresses and topped with finials. Its top is in a lantern form, and atop that is a cross and small shield.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Second Boer War memorial commemorates those who served during the Second Boer War. Visitors can reflect on the sacrifices made and learn about this significant historical event.
From the Wikipedia article
The Second Boer War Memorial lies in the city centre of York, in England. The war memorial lies on Duncombe Place, near York Minster. It commemorates the soldiers from Yorkshire who died in the Second Boer War, between 1899 and 1902. In total, there are 1,459 names on the memorial. It was designed by G. F. Bodley and constructed by Robert Bridgeman & Sons. The memorial is in the Perpendicular Gothic style and is built of Ketton stone. It stands on an octagonal stepped base, and its upright is also octagonal, with buttresses and topped with finials. Its top is in a lantern form, and atop that is a cross and small shield. The front has eight niches, holding a statue representing different forces: a sailor, cavalryman, artilleryman, infantryman, imperial yeoman, militiaman, volunteer and nurse. The initial statue of a sailor showed him holding a Lee-Enfield Magazine Rifle Mark I, which was rejected as overly aggressive, and instead installed at the library in Lichfield. The memorial was unveiled on 3 August 1905, in the presence of Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts. In 1961, the memorial was struck by lightning. In 1968, it was Grade II* listed.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8563, -4.3074
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Carmarthen
- Postcode
- SA31 1PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Established
- 1905
- Nearest railway station
- Carmarthen — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: n1347943816 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Second Boer War Memorial, York (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Second Boer War memorial?
- Second Boer War memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA31 1PR), in the parish of Carmarthen.
- What is Second Boer War memorial?
- Second Boer War memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Second Boer War memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA31 1PR.
- When was Second Boer War memorial built?
- Built or established in 1905.
- Is Second Boer War memorial a listed building?
- Second Boer War memorial is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Second Boer War memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Second Boer War memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Second Boer War memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA31 1PR.