Memorials & monuments · North Wales
War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street
In or near Burton.
War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Flint · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial (Cenotaph) is located at postcode CH6 5AZ in Flintshire, North Wales. The nearest railway station is Flint, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 16404). 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
Exterior: Early 1920s. Portland stone war memorial following style of Lutyens Cenotaph. Architect W B Edwards. Tomb chest set on tall pylon based on plinth. Slate panels to ends inscribed with names of fallen 1914-18, 1939-45, and Gulf War, 1991; to sides roundels with Flint arms, and Welsh dragon, and inscriptions. Location: Outside main entrance of Council offices (relocated from Trelawney Square).
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial (Cenotaph) is located on Chapel Street in North Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict. Its notable designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2479, -3.1363
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Flint
- Postcode
- CH6 5AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alyn and Deeside
- Nearest railway station
- Flint — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q29494089 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street?
- War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH6 5AZ), in the parish of Flint.
- What is War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street?
- War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH6 5AZ.
- Is War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street a listed building?
- War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street is part of the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial (Cenotaph), Chapel Street?
- The nearest railway station is Flint, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH6 5AZ.