Memorials & monuments · South Wales
South African War Memorial
In or near Cardiff.
South African 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
- Cathays · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The South African War Memorial is located in Cardiff, South Wales, with the postcode CF10 3ND. The nearest railway station is Cathays, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
South African War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.4845°, -3.1791°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
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Official information
The South African War Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to the soldiers who fought in the South African War. Visitors can explore the memorial's architecture and learn about the historical significance of the conflict.
From the Wikipedia article
The South African War Memorial, also known as the Boer War Memorial, is a war memorial in Cardiff, Wales. It was erected in 1908 and unveiled by General Sir John French on 20 November 1909 to honour the victims of the Second Boer War. It is a Grade II* listed structure.
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Background
Architecture
The memorial was sculpted by the English sculptor, Albert Toft. The memorial consists of a bronze winged figure of peace holding an uprooted olive tree and standing on an orb, mounted on Portland Stone plinth with granite steps. On each corner stands metal lampstands with glass globe. It has two figures, a seated male figure (representing war and courage), on the western side (left of the main inscription), holding a sword & leaning on a shield. A seated female figure (representing grief) on the eastern side (right of the main inscription), holding a wreath and also leaning on a shield. The memorial is dedicated to "Welshmen" who served in a variety of units during the war.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4845, -3.1791
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- CF10 3ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Established
- 1908
- Nearest railway station
- Cathays — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: w817978741 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: South African War Memorial, Cardiff (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cathays Park Boer War Memorial.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South African War Memorial?
- South African War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 3ND), in the parish of Castle.
- What is South African War Memorial?
- South African War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 3ND.
- When was South African War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1908.
- Is South African War Memorial a listed building?
- South African War Memorial is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is South African War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South African War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 3ND.