Heritage railway stations · South Wales
Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar
In or near Cardiff.
Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar — Public artwork (statue) by William Goscombe John.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cathays · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar is a place of interest in South Wales. Built or established in 1909, it dates from the modern period. The site is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Cardiff South and Penarth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area CF10.
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Official information
The Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar, is a notable landmark that commemorates the contributions of Viscount Tredegar to the local area. Visitors can appreciate the historical significance of the statue and its artistic design.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar is located in Castle parish, South Wales. Established in 1909, this modern statue is situated near the Severn Estuary, which is designated as a RAMSAR site.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4844, -3.1771
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- CF10 3AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Phone
- +44 2920 878 889
- Established
- 1909
- Nearest railway station
- Cathays — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: w789117148 (ODbL)
- commons: Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar?
- Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 3AF), in the parish of Castle.
- What is Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar?
- Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar — Public artwork (statue) by William Goscombe John.
- How do I get to Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 3AF.
- When was Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar built?
- Built or established in 1909.
- Is Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar a protected site?
- Yes — Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar free to visit?
- Yes, Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount of Tredegar?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 3AF.