Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Trentham Cross War Memorial
In or near Stoke-on-Trent.
Trentham Cross War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke-on-Trent · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Trentham Cross War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, located 4.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ST4 8NG, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Trentham Cross War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1459481). 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, erected in 1921, with later additions for the Second World War. Designed by Adams and Watkin of Stoke-on-Trent and built by Thomas Godwin. MATERIALS: carved from Stancliffe, also known as Darley Dale, stone. DESCRIPTION: located to the south-west of the mausoleum (Grade I) within the cemetery on Stone Road the war memorial takes the form of a Latin cross and stands on a square platform of four steps. The pedestal has a square base rising through chamfered corners to form an octagon, and is surmounted by a tapered octagonal shaft with a Latin cross. The cross has octagonal arms with decorative ends. The north-east face of the pedestal is inscribed: THIS MEMORIAL CROSS / IS THE GIFT OF / THE WOMEN OF TRENTHAM. The south-west face of the pedestal is inscribed: 1914-IN-1918 / GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE / MEN OF TRENTHAM / WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR / (NAMES). The south-east face of the pedestal is inscribed: 1939 TO 1945 / (NAMES) / JAMES PEARSON HOWSON 1914 – 1918.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Trentham Cross War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in British society.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9666, -2.1982
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Swynnerton
- Postcode
- ST4 8NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent South
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke-on-Trent — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479941 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trentham Cross War Memorial?
- Trentham Cross War Memorial is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST4 8NG), in the parish of Swynnerton.
- What is Trentham Cross War Memorial?
- Trentham Cross War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trentham Cross War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST4 8NG.
- Is Trentham Cross War Memorial a listed building?
- Trentham Cross War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trentham Cross War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Trentham Cross War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trentham Cross War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke-on-Trent, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST4 8NG.