Memorials & monuments · South Wales
St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial
In or near Llancarfan.
St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial — 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
- Rhoose Cardiff International Airport · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, located 4.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CF62 4HU.
About
St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 83126). 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
Reason for designation: Included for its special interest as a well designed war memorial in a prominent location. Exterior: Portland stone ashlar. Memorial in the shape of a square pillar on a moulded base standing on three stone steps and a stone plat. The pillar has entasis and rises to a dentil cornice and moulded projecting capping which carries a ball on a swept peak. The south face to the road has an arched tabernacle with an inscription to the fallen of both World Wars and the wording THIS MEMORIAL WAS ERECTED BY THE PARISHES OF ST. ATHAN, FLEMINGSTONE, GILESTON AND EGLWYSBREWIS . Below the taberbnacle there is an inscription in Welsh. The steps are surrounded by a square of late C20 steel railings.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial is located in the parish of St. Athan, South Wales, postcode CF62. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3986, -3.4134
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- St. Athan
- Postcode
- CF62 4HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Nearest railway station
- Rhoose Cardiff International Airport — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29505708 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial?
- St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF62 4HU), in the parish of St. Athan.
- What is St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial?
- St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF62 4HU.
- Is St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial a listed building?
- St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Athan, Flemingston and Eglwys Brewis War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rhoose Cardiff International Airport, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF62 4HU.