Memorials & monuments · North West England
War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
In or near Chester.
War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury — 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
- Bache · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is located in Cheshire West and Chester, postcode CH1 4AG. The nearest railway station is Bache, which is 1.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1451838). 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 memorial stands in the grounds of the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury (Grade II), in the northern part of the churchyard aligned to the north-east gate. Standing to a height of approximately 2m, it is a sandstone Calvary cross depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with a hood at the top. The Gothic-style hood incorporates a blind arch with the monogram INRI carved in low relief on a scroll at its base. At the bottom of the cross shaft, rectangular in section, are the words JESU/ MERCY carved in low relief. The rear of the cross shaft is decorated with an image, carved in low relief, of the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus in her arms. The cross shaft rises from a rectangular plinth, which stands on a base of two rectangular steps. The front of the plinth bears the inscription in raised lettering + IN MEMORY OF +/ OUR GALLANT DEAD/ 1914 TO 1918/ 1939 TO 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The war memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is located in North Wales, within the unparished area of Cheshire West and Chester. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1986, -2.8962
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH1 4AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Nearest railway station
- Bache — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479186 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH1 4AG), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Bache, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH1 4AG.
- Is War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury a listed building?
- War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury free to visit?
- Yes, War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is free to enter.
- How do I get to War memorial cross at the Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
- The nearest railway station is Bache, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH1 4AG.