South African War Memorial, War memorial in Cathays Park, Cardiff, Wales
The South African War Memorial stands at the end of Edward VII Avenue, featuring bronze figures on a Portland stone plinth with granite steps and corner lampstands.
Unveiled in 1909 by General Sir John French, this memorial honors 817 Welsh soldiers who died during the Second Boer War between 1899 and 1902.
The monument displays three bronze figures: a male figure representing war with a sword, a female figure holding a wreath, and a winged figure of peace.
Visitors can find the Grade II listed memorial at coordinates 51.4845002, -3.1791298, near Cardiff Crown Court and City Hall in the center of Cardiff.
The memorial includes metal lampstands with glass globes at each corner, while the central winged figure holds an uprooted olive tree atop an orb.
GPS coordinates: 51.48450,-3.17913
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:11
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