Memorials & monuments · North West England
War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale
In or near Manchester.
War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale — 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
- Navigation Road · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne is located in Trafford, with the postcode M33 3FB. The nearest railway station is Navigation Road, which is 3.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1433672). 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 cross is located in the grounds of the Church of St Anne (Grade II), Sale Moor, Manchester. The freestanding memorial is situated within a grassy rose garden to the north-east side of the church. The stone cross is c 4m in height and is made of Aberdeen granite. A carved wreath of laurel leaves is suspended over the head of the cross and in the centre of the wreath, palms are displayed. The cross stands on an octagonal plinth, raised on a two-stepped octagonal base. The foot of the cross shaft is detailed with four scrolled feet. The plinth’s side and rear panels are inscribed with the names of the fallen and the front three faces bear the inscription OUR/ FALLEN/ HEROES/ TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ THIS CROSS WAS ERECTED IN LOVING MEMORY/ OF THE MEMBERS OF ST ANNE'S CHURCH, SALE/ WHOSE NAMES ARE INSCRIBED HEREON WHO GAVE THEIR/ LIVES TO DEFEND THE BRITISH EMPIRE IN THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1919/ “THEY COUNTED NOT THEIR LIVES DEAR UNTO THEMSELVES.” 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
The War Memorial Cross is located in the grounds of the Church of St Anne in Sale, within the West Midlands. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance. It serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4209, -2.3093
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Trafford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M33 3FB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wythenshawe and Sale East
- Nearest railway station
- Navigation Road — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677953 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale?
- War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M33 3FB), in the parish of Trafford, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale?
- War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale?
- The nearest railway station is Navigation Road, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode M33 3FB.
- Is War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale a listed building?
- War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial Cross in the Grounds of the Church of St Anne, Sale?
- The nearest railway station is Navigation Road, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M33 3FB.