Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Wedgwood's Monument
In or near Chesterton, Staffordshire.
Wedgwood's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Apedale Road · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wedgwood's Monument is a public memorial in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1839, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Newcastle-under-Lyme parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Apedale Road, about 2.4 km away. Postcode area ST5.
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Place summary
Wedgwood's Monument is a Victorian memorial located in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, within the unparished area of Newcastle-under-Lyme. Established in 1839, it commemorates the renowned pottery manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood and reflects the architectural style of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0580, -2.2681
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parish
- Newcastle-under-Lyme, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST5 7AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Established
- 1839
- Nearest railway station
- Apedale Road — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: n1327391744 (ODbL)
- commons: Wedgwood Monument.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wedgwood's Monument?
- Wedgwood's Monument is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST5 7AG), in the parish of Newcastle-under-Lyme, unparished area.
- What is Wedgwood's Monument?
- Wedgwood's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wedgwood's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Apedale Road, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST5 7AG.
- When was Wedgwood's Monument built?
- Built or established in 1839.
- Is Wedgwood's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Wedgwood's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wedgwood's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Apedale Road, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST5 7AG.