Memorials & monuments · Mid Wales
Aberystwyth War Memorial
Aberystwyth War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1923.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aberystwyth · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Aberystwyth War Memorial is a public memorial in Mid Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Ceredigion Preseli parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area SY23.
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Heritage listing
Exterior: 65 ft high. A specially fine war memorial, designed by Mario Rutelli of Rome, sculptor of 2 other works in the town. Polygonal partly dressed rubble memorial; tapered stem with bands and cushioned base rests on broader 2-tier ‘sarcophagus’ with quoins and copper tablets commemorating the two world wars. Broadly splayed lower stage with alternating ramps and steps (? Influence of Goscombe John’s Port Sunlight memorial); crowned by a lead status of the winged Victory standing on a globe. The stem has tall thin wreaths to alternative sides; to the base of the W face is a fine figurehead sculpture on a nude lady with foliage backdrop representing Humanity emerging from the effect of war, rests on pedestal with Great War Medallion. Welsh and English language plaques to stem. Location: A striking landmark closing the southern end of the curved Promenade; to W of the castle.
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Place summary
The Aberystwyth War Memorial is located in Aberystwyth, Mid Wales. This memorial honours those who served in wartime and is a significant landmark within the parish.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4139, -4.0910
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Aberystwyth
- Postcode
- SY23 1DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Nearest railway station
- Aberystwyth — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.castlewales.com
Sources
- osm: n1367680410 (ODbL)
- commons: Cofeb Rhyfel Aberystwyth War Memorial, Ceredigion, Cymru (Wales) - Gradd II 06.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aberystwyth War Memorial?
- Aberystwyth War Memorial is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 1DZ), in the parish of Aberystwyth.
- Is Aberystwyth War Memorial a listed building?
- Aberystwyth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Aberystwyth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Aberystwyth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aberystwyth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 1DZ.