Memorials & monuments · North West England
Prenton War Memorial
In or near Thingwall.
Prenton 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
- Rock Ferry · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Prenton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Rock Ferry, located 2.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CH42 8LP, and entry is free.
About
Prenton 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 1452585). 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, unveiled 6 August 1920, by Briggs, Wolstenholme & Thornley of Liverpool with sculptural work by Frank Thomas and Son of Oxton. MATERIALS: Yorkshire sandstone with slate inscription plaques. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is set within a landscaped memorial garden and is set upon a two-stepped, coped plinth and has an octagonal three-tiered design incorporating elaborate carved decoration. The lowest tier incorporates slate panels to each face that bear the memorial’s inscriptions. A cornice supported by eight cartouches with crossed palm leafs and hanging festoons divides this from the second tier. The inscriptions run anti-clockwise from the south face and read as follows: Tablet one: IN HONOUR/ OF/ THE MEN OF/ THIS/ PARISH/ WHO SERVED/ IN THE/ GREAT/ EUROPEAN/ WAR/ 1914-1919 Tablet two: DIED FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY/ [NAMES] Tablets three-six: SERVED ABROAD/ [NAMES] Tablet seven: SERVED ABROAD/ [NAMES]/ SERVED AT HOME/ [NAMES] Tablet eight: DIED FOR THEIR/ COUNTRY/ [NAMES] The memorial’s second tier is adorned with double panels of open tracery on each face, topped by a cornice. The top tier has bas-relief panels to each face and a cornice above. Surmounting the whole is a Celtic cross with small urns to each corner, some of which appear to be missing.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Prenton War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in North Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of wartime sacrifices in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3680, -3.0440
- District
- Wirral
- Parish
- Wirral, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH42 8LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birkenhead
- Nearest railway station
- Rock Ferry — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479290 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prenton War Memorial?
- Prenton War Memorial is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH42 8LP), in the parish of Wirral, unparished area.
- What is Prenton War Memorial?
- Prenton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prenton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rock Ferry, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH42 8LP.
- Is Prenton War Memorial a listed building?
- Prenton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Prenton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Prenton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prenton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rock Ferry, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH42 8LP.