Swansea Jack Memorial, Uplands, Swansea

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.6115 / 51°36'41"N

Longitude: -3.9663 / 3°57'58"W

OS Eastings: 263946

OS Northings: 192129

OS Grid: SS639921

Mapcode National: GBR WNF.JZ

Mapcode Global: VH4K9.6RJH

Plus Code: 9C3RJ26M+JF

Entry Name: Swansea Jack Memorial

Listing Date: 25 July 1994

Last Amended: 25 July 1994

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 14598

Building Class: Commemorative

Also known as: Swansea Jack Memorial, Mumbles Road (S Side)

ID on this website: 300014598

Location: On Esplanade opposite SW corner of St Helen’s cricket and rugby ground.

County: Swansea

Community: Uplands

Traditional County: Glamorgan

Tagged with: Memorial

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History

Late 1930’s monument erected over grave of ‘Swansea Jack’, retriever dog said to have saved 27 human and 2 canine lives from drowning in 1930’s.

Exterior

Granite base with blocks to ends supporting further granite slab with inscription recording Swansea Jack’s exploits. Bronze relief head of Swansea Jack to L. Signed J Cecil Jones, Swansea.

Reasons for Listing

Included for historic interest of local canine hero.

External Links

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Swansea Jack Memorial

A Grade II Listed Building in Uplands, Swansea