Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Welsh National War Memorial
Also known as: Cofeb Ryfel Genedlaethol Cymru
In or near Cardiff.
Welsh National War Memorial — Public artwork (sculpture) by Sir Ninian Comper.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cathays · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Welsh National War Memorial is located in Cardiff, South Wales, with the postcode CF10 3WA. The nearest railway station is Cathays, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Welsh National War Memorial is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1928. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Sir Ninian Comper.". Coordinates: 51.4866°, -3.1804°.
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Heritage listing
The Welsh National War Memorial (Welsh: Cofeb Ryfel Genedlaethol Cymru) is situated in Alexandra Gardens, Cathays Park, Cardiff. The memorial was designed by Sir Ninian Comper and unveiled on 12 June 1928 by the Prince of Wales. The memorial commemorates the servicemen who died during the First World War and has a commemorative plaque for those who died during the Second World War, added in 1949.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Welsh National War Memorial (Welsh: Cofeb Ryfel Genedlaethol Cymru) is situated in Alexandra Gardens, Cathays Park, Cardiff. The memorial was designed by Sir Ninian Comper and unveiled on 12 June 1928 by the Prince of Wales. The memorial commemorates the servicemen who died during the First World War and has a commemorative plaque for those who died during the Second World War, added in 1949.
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Background
Architecture
The memorial was first suggested in 1917. The sculpture was by Henry Alfred Pegram. The memorial is the only secular work by Comper, who was primarily a furnisher of churches. He received much hostility, from the president of the Royal Institute of British Architects and others, for not being a qualified architect, but was supported by the sculptors Sir William Goscombe John and Sir Hamo Thornycroft. The memorial takes the form of a circular colonnade surrounding a sunken court. On the frieze above the columns are inscriptions in Welsh, on the outer side, and in English, on the inner side. The English inscription was composed by Comper himself. At the centre of the court is a group of three…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4866, -3.1804
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Castle
- Postcode
- CF10 3WA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Established
- 1928
- Nearest railway station
- Cathays — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: n3237806991 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Welsh National War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Welsh National War Memorial, May 2023.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welsh National War Memorial?
- Welsh National War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 3WA), in the parish of Castle.
- What is Welsh National War Memorial?
- Welsh National War Memorial — Public artwork (sculpture) by Sir Ninian Comper.
- How do I get to Welsh National War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 3WA.
- When was Welsh National War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1928.
- Is Welsh National War Memorial a listed building?
- Welsh National War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Welsh National War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Welsh National War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Welsh National War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cathays, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 3WA.