Memorials & monuments · North West England
Choragic Monument
In or near Rostherne.
Choragic Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Knutsford · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Choragic Monument is located in Cheshire East, postcode WA16 6SJ. The nearest railway station is Knutsford, which is 2.8 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Choragic Monument is a public memorial in the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Tatton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Knutsford, about 2.8 km away. Postcode area WA16.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2026
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
From the Wikipedia article
The Choragic Monument of Lysicrates near the Acropolis of Athens was erected by the choregos Lysicrates, a wealthy patron of musical performances in the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate the prize in the dithyramb contest of the City Dionysia in 335/334 BCE, of which performance he was liturgist. The monument is known as the first use of the Corinthian order on the exterior of a building. It has been reproduced widely in modern monuments and building elements.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The circular structure, raised on a high squared podium, is the first Greek monument built in the Corinthian order on its exterior. It was originally crowned with an elaborate floral support for the bronze tripod, the prize awarded to Lysicrates' chorus. The sculpture on the frieze is thought to depict the myth of Dionysus and the Tyrrhenian pirates from the Homeric Hymn to Dionysus. Immediately below the architrave and between the column capitals is a second frieze depicting the choragic tripods. The monument is inscribed "Lysikrates son of Lysitheides of Kikynna was sponsor, Akamantis was victorious in the boys' competition, Theon was pipe-player, Lysiades of Athens directed, Euainetos…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.3261, -2.3839
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Millington and Rostherne
- Postcode
- WA16 6SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tatton
- Nearest railway station
- Knutsford — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: w1218053166 (ODbL)
- commons: Tatton Park 2016 052.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Choragic Monument of Lysicrates (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Shinto Temple
Follies · 0.1 km
Tatton Park Gardens
Gardens · 0.3 km
Tatton Park Mansion
Parks · 0.5 km
Tatton Hall
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Tatton Park
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Tatton Park Flower Show
Gardens · 0.5 km
Gauntlet Birds of Prey
Zoos & aquariums · 0.9 km
Fork
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Airborne Forces Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Tatton Old Hall
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Tatton Dale Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 1.1 km
Tatton Park Scout Campsite
Campsites · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Follies · North West England
Shinto Temple
Shinto Temple — a temple folly in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Gardens · North West England
Tatton Park Gardens
Tatton Park Gardens — Gardens in Cheshire, England.
📷 3Parks · North West England
Tatton Park Mansion
Tatton Park Mansion — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Tatton Hall
Tatton Hall is a country house in Tatton Park near Knutsford, Cheshire, England. It is designated as a Grade I listed building and is open to the public.
📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Tatton Park
Tatton Park is a historic estate in Cheshire, England, north of the town of Knutsford. It contains a mansion, Tatton Hall; a medieval manor house, Tatton Old Hall; Tatton Park Gardens, a farm and a de
📷 4Gardens · North West England
Tatton Park Flower Show
RHS Flower Show Tatton Park held at Tatton Park, near Knutsford, Cheshire, first began in 1999 by the Royal Horticultural Society. The show houses the RHS National Flower Bed Competition, Young Design
Where to eat & stay near Choragic Monument
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Tatton Park Scout Campsite
Tatton Park Scout Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Into the Wild Bushcraft
Into the Wild Bushcraft — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Dunham Massey Scout Camp
Dunham Massey Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Agden Brow Caravan Park
Agden Brow Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Pickmere Lake Caravan Park
Pickmere Lake Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Clayton Hotel
Clayton Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
George and Dragon, Great Budworth
George and Dragon, Great Budworth in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Wok Inn
Wok Inn — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: chinese;oriental. 4.5-star.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Ship Inn, Styal
Ship Inn, Styal in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
The Churchill Tree
The Churchill Tree — a restaurant in england west midlands.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument
3rd Duke of Bridgewater's monument — Monument, dating to 1905.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Airborne Forces Memorial
Airborne Forces Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Memorials & monuments · North West England
Albert Memorial
Albert Memorial — Monument, dating to 1869.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Armada Beacon
Armada Beacon is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Choragic Monument?
- Choragic Monument is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA16 6SJ), in the parish of Millington and Rostherne.
- What is Choragic Monument?
- Choragic Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Choragic Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Knutsford, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA16 6SJ.
- Is Choragic Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Choragic Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Choragic Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Knutsford, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA16 6SJ.