Memorials & monuments · North West England
St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge
In or near Wardle.
St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Smithy Bridge · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St John's Church War Memorial in Smallbridge, the nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, located 1.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is OL16 2QJ.
About
St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1455168). 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, approx 1920, with Second World War additions. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial is located in front of the north-west elevation of the Grade II-listed Church of St John the Baptist at the end of the path along the churchyard from the Halifax Road entrance. The cross is made from sandstone, set upon a square plinth with sloping shoulders and a two-stepped base. The north-west face of the cross is decorated with sculpted foliate ornament with 'ihs’ at the centre and edged with sculpted plaitwork. The names are inscribed on inset panels on three sides of the plinth edged with similar sculpted ropework. At the base of the cross in ornate letters is the inscription IN/ LOVING MEMORY/ OF/ with names on the plinth below. The top step of the base carries the inscription OBEDIENT EVEN UNTO DEATH/ PRO PATRIA 1914 – 18/ ERECTED WITH SANCTUARY AND SIDE-CHAPEL/ MEMORIALS. BY THEIR FRIENDS/ OF ST JOHN’S SMALLBRIDGE. On the south-east face of the plinth are a further four names and then Second World War additions inscribed ALSO IN MEMORY OF/ THE FOLLOWING WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES IN THE WORLD WAR 1939 – 1945/ (EIGHT NAMES). A low bronze railing surrounds the memorial.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St John's Church War Memorial is located in Smallbridge, North-West England, within the unparished area of Rochdale. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6338, -2.1321
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL16 2QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
- Nearest railway station
- Smithy Bridge — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479561 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge?
- St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL16 2QJ), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge?
- St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL16 2QJ.
- Is St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge a listed building?
- St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge a protected site?
- Yes — St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge free to visit?
- Yes, St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to St John's Church War Memorial, Smallbridge?
- The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 2QJ.