Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Knowsley War Memorial
Knowsley 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knowsley 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 1463967). 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 First World War memorial, 1920, by Thomas Wickford Potter, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: Portland stone ashlar cross and pink-coloured stone-set surround DESCRIPTION: a Latin cross with the main elevation facing to the south-east. The sides of the cross are gently canted, it has hollowed semi-circular intersections and the central roundel contains a Lancaster rose carved in relief. All elevations have panels formed by narrow incised lines. The cross is raised on a square battered plinth, with rounded upper surfaces and a rebated tablet set within its south-east elevation, which has gilded incised lettering that reads: IN GRATEFUL REMEMBRANCE/ OF/ THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918/ AND WORLD WAR 1939-1945. The plinth rises off a base formed by two stone steps, on a square-plan stone-set surround.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knowsley War Memorial is located in North Wales and serves as a tribute to those who served in the armed forces. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4573, -2.8533
- District
- Knowsley
- Parish
- Knowsley
- Postcode
- L34 0JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Knowsley
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480183 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowsley War Memorial?
- Knowsley War Memorial is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L34 0JN), in the parish of Knowsley.
- Is Knowsley War Memorial a listed building?
- Knowsley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Knowsley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Knowsley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowsley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode L34 0JN. It sits within the Knowsley parliamentary constituency.