Memorials & monuments · North West England
Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr
In or near Chester.
Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr is a memorial located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Obelisk Cenotaph to George Marsh is a listed building located in Boughton, commemorating George Marsh, a martyr who was executed for his beliefs in 1555. Erected in the late 19th century, it features inscriptions detailing Marsh's life and the circumstances of his martyrdom.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh is a memorial located in North Wales. This structure commemorates George Marsh, a martyr known for his religious convictions.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1921, -2.8733
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH3 5BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.5 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8281807943 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr?
- Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 5BH), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr?
- Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3 5BH.
- Is Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr a protected site?
- Yes — Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr free to visit?
- Yes, Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Obelisk cenotaph to George Marsh, martyr?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 5BH.