Memorials & monuments · South Wales
South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall
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South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 2177). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=2177
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
The Usk Rural Life Museum showcases the heritage of rural life in Monmouthshire from 1850 to 1950. Housed in a 16th-century malt barn, it features over 5000 exhibits, including a Victorian cottage, a forge, and various agricultural tools and machinery.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- 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 located in front of The Town Hall in Usk, South Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the South African War.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7003, -2.9047
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Usk
- Postcode
- NP15 1AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 7.5 km
- Opening
- Thursdays to Sunday 10.00 am to 4.00 pm; closed from the end of October until the beginning of March
- Official site
- www.uskmuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q29482278 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall?
- South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 1AU), in the parish of Usk.
- What is South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall?
- South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP15 1AU.
- Is South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall a listed building?
- South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall a protected site?
- Yes — South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall free to visit?
- Yes, South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall is free to enter.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial in front of The Town Hall?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 1AU.