Memorials & monuments · North Wales
South African War Memorial, Chapel Street
In or near Burton.
South African War Memorial, Chapel Street — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Flint · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The South African War Memorial is located in Chapel Street, Flintshire, North Wales, with the postcode CH6 5AZ. The nearest railway station is Flint, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
South African War Memorial, Chapel Street is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 16405). 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
Exterior: 1903. Pink granite obelisk on base with inscriptions recording names of volunteers and fallen in South African War of 1899-1902. Base signed Thomas J Williams. Location: Outside main entrance of Council offices (relocated from Trelawney Square).
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South African War Memorial is located on Chapel Street in North Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the South African War.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2479, -3.1363
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Flint
- Postcode
- CH6 5AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alyn and Deeside
- Nearest railway station
- Flint — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29494090 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South African War Memorial, Chapel Street?
- South African War Memorial, Chapel Street is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH6 5AZ), in the parish of Flint.
- What is South African War Memorial, Chapel Street?
- South African War Memorial, Chapel Street — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial, Chapel Street?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH6 5AZ.
- Is South African War Memorial, Chapel Street a listed building?
- South African War Memorial, Chapel Street is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South African War Memorial, Chapel Street a protected site?
- Yes — South African War Memorial, Chapel Street is part of the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is South African War Memorial, Chapel Street free to visit?
- Yes, South African War Memorial, Chapel Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial, Chapel Street?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH6 5AZ.