Memorials & monuments · South West England
South African War Memorial
In or near Bristol.
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
- Clifton Down · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South African War Memorial is a public memorial in South Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bristol Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Clifton Down, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area BS8.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=16405
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
The South African War Memorial is a commemorative site dedicated to those who served in the South African War. It features notable architecture and serves as a place of remembrance for visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South African War Memorial is a commemorative structure located in South Wales, specifically in the unparished area of Bristol, City of. It is designated as a Grade II listed building and is situated within the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 51.4619, -2.6201
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS8 3ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- Clifton Down — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: n1084706946 (ODbL)
- commons: South African War memorial, Quadrangle of Clifton College, Bristol.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 BS8 3ET), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- 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 Clifton Down, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 3ET.
- Is South African War Memorial a listed building?
- South African War Memorial is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is South African War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — South African War Memorial is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- 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 Clifton Down, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 3ET.