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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Sir Francis Brain Monument

In or near Ruardean Woodside.

Free admission

Sir Francis Brain Monument — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Old Buildings, Trafalgar Mine - geograph.org.uk - 2118574

Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Rookwood · 6.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Sir Francis Brain Monument is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Sir Francis Brain Monument is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates Sir Francis Brain, although specific details about the era or design are not provided.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8268, -2.5461
County
Gloucestershire
Parish
Cinderford
Postcode
GL14 3JQ
Parliamentary constituency
Forest of Dean
Nearest railway station
Rookwood6.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sir Francis Brain Monument?
Sir Francis Brain Monument is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL14 3JQ), in the parish of Cinderford.
What is Sir Francis Brain Monument?
Sir Francis Brain Monument — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sir Francis Brain Monument?
The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL14 3JQ.
Is Sir Francis Brain Monument a protected site?
Yes — Sir Francis Brain Monument is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
Is Sir Francis Brain Monument free to visit?
Yes, Sir Francis Brain Monument is free to enter.
How do I get to Sir Francis Brain Monument?
The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL14 3JQ.