Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Haughton War Memorial
In or near Church Eaton.
Haughton War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stafford · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Haughton War Memorial is located in Stafford, Staffordshire, with the postcode ST18 9HR. The nearest railway station is Stafford, which is 5.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Haughton War Memorial is a public memorial in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Stafford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 5.9 km away. Postcode area ST18.
Photo gallery
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Heritage listing
Details A First World War memorial cross of 1920 by W.D Caröe with later Second World War additions. MATERIALS: constructed of Clipsham limestone. DESCRIPTION: located on the corner of Newport Road and Royds Close, where it was moved in 1977 (formerly positioned on the corner of Newport Road and Brazenhill Lane). The memorial takes the form of a Latin cross rising from a plinth on an octagonal three-stepped base. An arrow, the symbol of St Giles, is carved in relief on the cross head (and relates to the nearby Church of St Giles, listed at Grade II*). INSCRIPTION: the front face of the plinth bears the incised inscription: WENT THE DAY WELL/ WE DIED AND NEVER KNEW/ BUT WELL OR ILL + +/ ENGLAND WE DIED FOR YOU. The south face of the top step of the base is inscribed: 1914 + 1919; with the 11 names of the fallen inscribed on the step below. The east face of the top step is inscribed: 1939 + 1945; with the name of the fallen in that conflict inscribed below. The north face of the top step is inscribed: THIS MEMORIAL WAS/ RESITED DURING/ THE SILVER JUBILEE YEAR OF/QUEEN ELIZABETH II IN 1977.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Haughton War Memorial is located in the parish of Haughton, Staffordshire, within the West Midlands. This memorial commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance in honouring military service.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7824, -2.2028
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Haughton
- Postcode
- ST18 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stafford
- Nearest railway station
- Stafford — 5.9 km
Sources
- osm: n945927960 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Haughton War Memorial?
- Haughton War Memorial is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST18 9HR), in the parish of Haughton.
- What is Haughton War Memorial?
- Haughton War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Haughton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST18 9HR.
- Is Haughton War Memorial a listed building?
- Haughton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Haughton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Haughton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Haughton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST18 9HR.