Memorials & monuments · North West England
Tarporley War Memorial
In or near Tiverton.
Tarporley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Delamere · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Tarporley War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Delamere, located 7.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is CW6 0AG. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Tarporley War Memorial is a public memorial in North Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Chester South and Eddisbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Delamere, about 7.9 km away. Postcode area CW6.
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Heritage listing
Details First World War memorial and dedication tablet of 1921 designed by Sir Percy Scott Worthington. MATERIALS: Portland stone memorial, sandstone-bordered slate plaque. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located within the churchyard of St Helen’s Church close to the churchyard wall. The memorial comprises a lantern cross set upon an octagonal plinth with carved decorative details on four of the corners. A figure of Christ with the cross is carved within the lantern. It is set upon a two-stepped base. Inscribed around the octagonal plinth in ornate medieval-style raised lettering is: REMEMBER THE LOVE/ OF THEM THAT CAME/ NOT HOME FROM THE/ WAR IN THE YEARS OF OUR LORD NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN TO NINETEEN HUNDRED/ AND NINETEEN. To the rear of the memorial set into the churchyard wall is a sandstone-bordered slate plaque. The stone border carries the inscription in ornate medieval-style raised lettering: IN SACRED SLEEP THEY LIE/ SAY NOT THE BRAVE CAN DIE. Underneath, the slate plaque is inscribed with the names of those who fell. Underneath, an additional section has been added inscribed with: 1939 – 1945/ (NAMES). 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, 26 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tarporley War Memorial is located in the parish of Tarporley, North Wales. It serves as a commemorative structure, honouring those who served in conflicts. The memorial is a significant local landmark within the CW6 postcode.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1582, -2.6690
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Tarporley
- Postcode
- CW6 0AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Delamere — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: n6135151661 (ODbL)
- commons: Tarporley War Memorial.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarporley War Memorial?
- Tarporley War Memorial is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CW6 0AG), in the parish of Tarporley.
- What is Tarporley War Memorial?
- Tarporley War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tarporley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Delamere, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW6 0AG.
- Is Tarporley War Memorial a listed building?
- Tarporley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tarporley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tarporley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tarporley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Delamere, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW6 0AG.