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War Memorial

A Grade II Listed Building in Nelson, Caerphilly

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.6518 / 51°39'6"N

Longitude: -3.2828 / 3°16'58"W

OS Eastings: 311346

OS Northings: 195555

OS Grid: ST113955

Mapcode National: GBR HS.74ZF

Mapcode Global: VH6DD.1RV3

Plus Code: 9C3RMP28+PV

Entry Name: War Memorial

Listing Date: 23 February 2001

Last Amended: 23 February 2001

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 24826

Building Class: Commemorative

ID on this website: 300024826

Location: In the town centre adjacent to The Village Inn.

County: Caerphilly

Community: Nelson

Community: Nelson

Built-Up Area: Nelson (Caerphilly)

Traditional County: Glamorgan

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History

Erected after the First World War 1914-18 and amended after the Second World War 1939-1945.

Exterior

War Memorial of cenotaph type. Of pale ashlar with cast copper alloy inscription panels. Standing on 3 steps, the tall pier has a tiered plinth bearing at front the names of those killed in the Second World War, the plaque donated by the Nelson Branch of the British Legion. The main shaft has the names of those killed in the Great War with carved wreath above, another wreath to rear; the side pilasters end in scrolls, below a hipped coping stone. Stands in a flagged railed enclosure

Reasons for Listing

Listed as traditionally designed memorial of historical interest in a prominent town position.

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