Memorials & monuments · South Wales
The Picton Monument
The Picton Monument — 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
- Carmarthen · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Picton Monument is located in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, with the postcode SA31 3BU. The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, which is approximately 1 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
The Picton Monument is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 9503). 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
The Picton Monument in Carmarthen, Wales, is one of a number of memorials commemorating Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Picton. He was the highest ranking British officer to die at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Picton was from Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. At the time of his death he had a property called Iscoed in Carmarthenshire. The current limestone monument, which is Grade II listed, was erected in 1847, replacing an earlier structure in the town, designed by John Nash, which was weathering badly.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Picton Monument in Carmarthen, Wales, is one of a number of memorials commemorating Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Picton. He was the highest ranking British officer to die at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Picton was from Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. At the time of his death he had a property called Iscoed in Carmarthenshire. The current limestone monument, which is Grade II listed, was erected in 1847, replacing an earlier structure in the town, designed by John Nash, which was weathering badly.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8552, -4.3207
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Carmarthen
- Postcode
- SA31 3BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Established
- 1847
- Nearest railway station
- Carmarthen — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29488272 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Picton Monument, Carmarthen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Picton Monument?
- The Picton Monument is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA31 3BU), in the parish of Carmarthen.
- What is The Picton Monument?
- The Picton Monument — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Picton Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA31 3BU.
- When was The Picton Monument built?
- Built or established in 1847.
- Is The Picton Monument a listed building?
- The Picton Monument is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Picton Monument free to visit?
- Yes, The Picton Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Picton Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Carmarthen, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA31 3BU.