Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Memorial to John Henry Carless VC
In or near Walsall Wood.
Memorial to John Henry Carless VC in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walsall · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Memorial to John Henry Carless VC is a public sculpture in England West Midlands, United Kingdom, dating from 1919. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Place summary
The Memorial to John Henry Carless VC is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. Established in 1919, it commemorates the bravery of John Henry Carless, a recipient of the Victoria Cross.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5859, -1.9791
- District
- Walsall
- Parish
- Walsall, unparished area
- Postcode
- WS1 1DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Walsall and Bloxwich
- Established
- 1919
- Nearest railway station
- Walsall — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677017 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Memorial to John Henry Carless VC?
- Memorial to John Henry Carless VC is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS1 1DH), in the parish of Walsall, unparished area.
- What is Memorial to John Henry Carless VC?
- Memorial to John Henry Carless VC in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Memorial to John Henry Carless VC?
- The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS1 1DH.
- When was Memorial to John Henry Carless VC built?
- Built or established in 1919.
- Is Memorial to John Henry Carless VC free to visit?
- Yes, Memorial to John Henry Carless VC is free to enter.
- How do I get to Memorial to John Henry Carless VC?
- The nearest railway station is Walsall, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS1 1DH.