Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Cockshutt War Memorial
In or near Bagley.
Cockshutt War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wem · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cockshutt War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Wem, located 8.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Cockshutt War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1464146). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details War memorial cross, 1920. MATERIALS: constructed from Cornish grey granite. PLAN: the memorial stands within the churchyard of SS Simon and Jude. It is near the boundary with Shrewsbury Road, 30m to the south of the church. DESCRIPTION: the memorial consists of a Celtic wheel cross with a tapering rectangular shaft, standing upon two-stepped square base with chamfered corners, and a two-stepped square plinth. The head of the cross has relief moulded knot-work in the arms, with a domed circular centre. The main inscription, in applied lettering, reads ‘WHO DIES IF / ENGLAND LIVES / TO / THE GLORIOUS / MEMORY OF THE / MEN OF THIS / PARISH WHO LAID / DOWN THEIR LIVES / IN A / RIGHTEOUS WAR / 1914-1918’ followed by the 15 names of the fallen soldiers. There is a polished granite table at the base of the memorial bearing an inscription ‘IN MEMORIAM / 1939-1945’, followed by the seven names of the fallen soldiers of the Second World War, and ‘GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN / THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE / FOR HIS FRIENDS’.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cockshutt War Memorial is located in North Wales and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8572, -2.8409
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Cockshutt
- Postcode
- SY12 0LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Wem — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q64223466 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cockshutt War Memorial?
- Cockshutt War Memorial is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY12 0LH), in the parish of Cockshutt.
- What is Cockshutt War Memorial?
- Cockshutt War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cockshutt War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY12 0LH.
- When was Cockshutt War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Cockshutt War Memorial a listed building?
- Cockshutt War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cockshutt War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Cockshutt War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cockshutt War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY12 0LH. It sits within the North Shropshire parliamentary constituency.