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Monmouth War Memorial

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Monmouth War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Monmouth War Memorial, memorials & monuments in South Wales

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Rookwood · 7.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Monmouth War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1921. Coordinates: 51.8131°, -2.7112°.

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Heritage listing

The Monmouth War Memorial commemorates the inhabitants of the town of Monmouth, Wales who died in the First and Second World Wars.

From Cadw under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Monmouth War Memorial commemorates the inhabitants of the town of Monmouth, Wales who died in the First and Second World Wars.

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Background

History

The war memorial is on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest in the United Kingdom. It was listed as a Grade II structure on 8 October 2005. The monument's record is in the collection of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.

Description

The Monmouth War Memorial was created by W. Clarke, a sculptor from Llandaff, Cardiff. The war monument is composed of a three-step base and column, upon which there is the figure of a soldier. The column has multiple metal plaques, including two on the front. The upper, smaller plaque indicates that the monument commemorates the residents of Monmouth who died in both World War I and World War II. It reads: "To the memory of the Monmouth men who fell in the wars 1914–1918 1939–1945." The lower, larger plaque on the front of the monument lists the deceased Monmouth soldiers of the Second World War, 1939 to 1945.

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Coordinates
51.8131, -2.7112
Parish
Monmouth
Postcode
NP25 3DN
Parliamentary constituency
Monmouthshire
Established
1921
Nearest railway station
Rookwood7.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Monmouth War Memorial?
Monmouth War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 3DN), in the parish of Monmouth.
When was Monmouth War Memorial built?
Built or established in 1921.
Who owns Monmouth War Memorial?
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Is Monmouth War Memorial a listed building?
Monmouth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Monmouth War Memorial a protected site?
Yes — Monmouth War Memorial is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
Is Monmouth War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Monmouth War Memorial is free to enter.