Natural landmarks · South Wales
West Monmouth School
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West Monmouth School — a school heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Monmouth School is a school heritage located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=18841
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
West Monmouth School is a comprehensive school located in Pontypool, Torfaen, originally established in 1898 as a boys' boarding school. The school focuses on providing engaging and challenging education, supported by a dedicated team of teachers and staff.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Monmouth School is located in South Wales. It serves as an educational institution and is notable for its role in the local community. Further details on its establishment or architectural significance are not provided.
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Background
History
The school owes its existence to the charitable donations of haberdasher William Jones, who died in 1615. He bequeathed money to the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers for the foundation of a grammar school in Monmouth. An accumulation of funds by the end of the nineteenth century encouraged Monmouth School to build a sister school to serve western Monmouthshire.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6965, -3.0376
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Pontymoile
- Postcode
- NP4 5YG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Phone
- 01495 767430
- Established
- 1898
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.westmonmouthschool.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7986014 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Monmouth School (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Monmouth School?
- West Monmouth School is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 5YG), in the parish of Pontymoile.
- What is West Monmouth School?
- West Monmouth School — a school heritage in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Monmouth School?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 5YG.
- When was West Monmouth School built?
- Built or established in 1898.
- Is West Monmouth School a listed building?
- West Monmouth School is officially recognised as II listed.
- Is West Monmouth School a protected site?
- Yes — West Monmouth School is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Monmouth School free to visit?
- Yes, West Monmouth School is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Monmouth School?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 5YG.