Memorials & monuments · South Wales
War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park
In or near Caerleon.
War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park — 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
- Newport · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 26123). 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
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=26123
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
The War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park is a commemorative lamp on a carved pillar with a drinking fountain below. It features plaques listing the names of local men who served in the First and Second World Wars, honoring their memory.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial Drinking Fountain is located in Town Hall Park, Caerleon, South Wales. This Grade II listed building serves as a memorial and reflects the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6112, -2.9570
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Caerleon
- Postcode
- NP18 1BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 3.9 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29503020 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park?
- War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 1BT), in the parish of Caerleon.
- What is War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park?
- War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 1BT.
- Is War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park a listed building?
- War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial Drinking Fountain in Town Hall Park?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 1BT.