Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar
In or near Cardiff.
Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar in Wales South, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cathays · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar is a public sculpture in Wales South, United Kingdom, dating from 1909. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
Photo gallery
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=13665
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
The Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar, is a notable landmark located in Cardiff. It commemorates the contributions of Viscount Tredegar, who was a prominent figure in the 19th century, particularly known for his role in the local community and military.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar is a public art piece located in South Wales. Established in 1909, it commemorates the notable figure of Godfrey, who held the title of Viscount Tredegar.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4844, -3.1771
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- CF10 3LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Phone
- +44 2920 878 889
- Established
- 1909
- Nearest railway station
- Cathays — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29491649 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar?
- Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 3LN), in the parish of Castle.
- What is Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar?
- Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar in Wales South, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 3LN.
- When was Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar built?
- Built or established in 1909.
- Is Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar a listed building?
- Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar a protected site?
- Yes — Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar free to visit?
- Yes, Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Statue of Godfrey, First Viscount Tredegar?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 3LN.