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Welch Regiment War Memorial

Free admission

Welch Regiment War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.

Road junction of the A469 Whitchurch Road with Cathays Terrace - geograph.org.uk - 870227

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Typical visit
15 min–45 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Welch Regiment War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 13828). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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The Welch Regiment War Memorial, also known as the Maindy Monument is a First World War memorial at Maindy Barracks in the Cathays area of Cardiff in Wales. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and follows his design for the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London. Unveiled in 1924, it commemorates men of the Welch Regiment who fell in the First World War, and is today a grade II listed building.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Welch Regiment War Memorial, also known as the Maindy Monument is a First World War memorial at Maindy Barracks in the Cathays area of Cardiff in Wales. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and follows his design for the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London. Unveiled in 1924, it commemorates men of the Welch Regiment who fell in the First World War, and is today a grade II listed building.

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Background

History

In the aftermath of the First World War and its unprecedented casualties, thousands of war memorials were built across Britain. Amongst the most prominent designers of memorials was the architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, described by Historic England as "the leading English architect of his generation". Lutyens designed the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London, which became the focus for the national Remembrance Sunday commemorations, as well as the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing—the largest British war memorial anywhere in the world—and the Stone of Remembrance which appears in all large Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries and in several of Lutyens' civic war memorials. The Welch Regiment…

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Coordinates
51.4978, -3.1829
District
Cardiff
Parish
Cathays
Postcode
CF14 3JL
Parliamentary constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Welch Regiment War Memorial?
Welch Regiment War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF14 3JL), in the parish of Cathays.
Is Welch Regiment War Memorial a listed building?
Welch Regiment War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Welch Regiment War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Welch Regiment War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Welch Regiment War Memorial?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CF14 3JL. It sits within the Cardiff South and Penarth parliamentary constituency.