Memorials & monuments · North West England
Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster
In or near Chester.
Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster is a public memorial in North Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Chester North and Neston parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area CH1.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster memorial is located in North Wales, within the unparished area of Cheshire West and Chester. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Dee.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1899, -2.8810
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 1QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: n1326127032 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster?
- Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 1QG), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster?
- Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 1QG.
- Is Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster a protected site?
- Yes — Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster free to visit?
- Yes, Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster is free to enter.
- How do I get to Richard, Second Marquis of Westminster?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 1QG.