Memorials & monuments · South Wales
War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris
In or near Llanfynydd.
War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris — 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
- Llangadog · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial, Steps and Walls in Taliaris, the nearest railway station is Llangadog, located 4.6 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is SA19 7DA.
About
War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 15190). 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
Reason for designation: Included as war memorial of unusual type with landscape value in views from across the valley. History: 1923 war memorial of unusual type and scale, commissioned by the Peel family of Taliaris, partly in commemoration of Capt A. Peel, killed 1914, and Lt R. Peel, killed 1917. Exterior: Large tapering rubble stone cairn, square in plan, raised above roadside on embanked platform reached by two narrow curving flights of rough steps from entry recessed between two rubble stone terrace walls. Cairn has base step with 1939-45 names on red granite plaque, and plinth with affixed ashlar plaque with laurel wreath and crossed swords. On main face is affixed red granite plain cross inscribed "The Great War 1914-18" across, "In memory of the fallen heroes of Taliaris parish" on base and seven names on panel below. Location: Situated on W side of B 4302 some 100m S of Taliaris church.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial, Steps and Walls, located in Taliaris, South Wales, is a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the site. The memorial features distinctive architectural elements typical of its designation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9351, -3.9601
- District
- Carmarthenshire
- Parish
- Manordeilo and Salem
- Postcode
- SA19 7DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caerfyrddin
- Nearest railway station
- Llangadog — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29492961 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris?
- War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA19 7DA), in the parish of Manordeilo and Salem.
- What is War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris?
- War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris?
- The nearest railway station is Llangadog, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA19 7DA.
- Is War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris a listed building?
- War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Steps and Walls, Taliaris?
- The nearest railway station is Llangadog, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA19 7DA.