Memorials & monuments · North West England
St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross
In or near Worthington.
St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross — 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
- Gathurst · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross, the nearest railway station is Gathurst, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WN6 0UR, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1426129). 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 The stone memorial comprises a Celtic cross bearing the figure of Christ crucified. The wheel-head is inscribed IN HOC SIGNO VINCES. A wreath is carved in relief at the base of the cross shaft. The cross shaft stands on a square, splayed, pedestal and plinth. Inscribed on the front of the pedestal in applied metal lettering is LORD HAVE MERCY ON THE SOULS OF/ (13 NAMES)/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE/ EUROPEAN WAR 1914-1918/ AND TO CHERISH WHOSE MEMORY THIS CROSS IS/ ERECTED BY THEIR FELLOW-PARISHIONERS & FRIENDS./ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. AMEN. Inscribed on the side of the pedestal in applied metal lettering is HAVE MERCY ALSO O LORD/ ON THE SOULS OF/ (11 NAMES)/ WHO DIED IN THE 1939-1945 WAR/ MAY THEY REST IN PEACE. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 30 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross is a memorial located in Wigan, North-West England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5846, -2.6707
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN6 0UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Nearest railway station
- Gathurst — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677261 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross?
- St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN6 0UR), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross?
- St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN6 0UR.
- Is St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Marie Of The Annunciation War Memorial Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN6 0UR.