Memorials & monuments · South Wales
War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue
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War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue — 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
- Neath · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial Gates are located at postcode SA11 3TH in Neath Port Talbot, South Wales. The nearest railway station is Neath, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 11784). 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
Exterior: C1921 memorial gates erected in conjunction with purchase of Gnoll Estate Grounds as a Memorial Park to 1914-1918 war. Imposing monument, with sweeping concave memorial walls, gates to centre. Influence of Sir Edwin Lutyens. White marble with stone plinth. Broad piers form outer corners; simply moulded caps. Sunk panels, stone plaques to front bearing 1914/1918 to let pier,. 1939/1945 to right. Flanking walls sweep inwards to gateways, each bearing 3 bronze plaques. Central double gateway with tall piers bearing deep bronze plaques, pedestrian gates to flanks with similar lower piers, sunk panels. Good, elaborate heavy iron gates. Close set rods. Gilded scrollwork to lock and top rails, exuberant cresting to top. Bronze medallion to each gate with civic insignia. Similar detail to flanking pedestrian gates. Location: At the end of the roadway forming an entrance to the Gnoll Grounds.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial Gates, located on Gnoll Avenue in South Wales, are a Grade II listed building. They serve as a commemorative structure, honouring those who served in conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6589, -3.7955
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Neath
- Postcode
- SA11 3TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Neath and Swansea East
- Nearest railway station
- Neath — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29490159 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Gnoll House
Castles · 0.2 km
Neath Little Theatre
Theatres · 0.2 km
Neath Little Theatre
Open-air theatres · 0.2 km
Knoll House Cellers
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Gnoll Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.2 km
Lower Lodge
Follies · 0.3 km
The Gnoll
Stadiums · 0.5 km
Victoria Gardens, Neath
Country parks · 0.6 km
Gnoll Hall Cinema
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New Theatre
Theatres · 0.6 km
Gnoll Estate Country Park
Gardens · 0.7 km
Gwyn Hall
Theatres · 0.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue?
- War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA11 3TH), in the parish of Neath.
- What is War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue?
- War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue?
- The nearest railway station is Neath, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA11 3TH.
- Is War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue a listed building?
- War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial Gates, Gnoll Avenue?
- The nearest railway station is Neath, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA11 3TH.