Swansea War Memorial

Swansea War Memorial is a stone monument in Southend Gardens, featuring a tall pylon structure topped with a carved stone element. The structure is constructed from Portland stone and incorporates bronze plaques with engraved inscriptions.

The monument was established in 1922 when a senior military figure laid the foundation stone, with the community raising funds to finance construction. This fundraising effort demonstrates how important the memorial became to the local population after the war.

The memorial displays the names of over 2,200 Swansea residents who died in conflicts spanning the 20th century. These names are engraved on bronze plaques, creating a record of loss that touches families across the entire community.

The monument is situated in a public garden and designed to accommodate visitors with mobility aids. You can visit the site throughout the year to pause and reflect on its purpose and meaning.

The memorial's bronze plaques feature decorative symbols that were once considered universal marks of good fortune across many cultures before World War II. This historical detail reveals how cultural meanings shifted with global events.

Location: Uplands

Architects: Ernest Morgan

Elevation above the sea: 9.5 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

GPS coordinates: 51.61070,-3.96909

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:46