Memorials & monuments · North West England
West Kirby War Memorial
In or near Caldy.
West Kirby War Memorial — 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
- West Kirby · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the West Kirby War Memorial, you can take a train to West Kirby station, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is CH48 3JT. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
West Kirby War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1436603). 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 MATERIALS: Granite. DESCRIPTION: West Kirby war memorial is located within the churchyard of St Bridget’s Church. It comprises a wheel-head cross surmounting a shaft which are adorned with a Sword of Sacrifice carved in relief. At the base of the shaft is a small knot-work cross in relief. The cross rises from a square slightly tapered plinth set upon a two-stepped hexagonal base. The inscription on the plinth commemorates the men of the parish who died in the First World War and reads: PRO DEO PRO PATRIA / TO REMEMBER / THE MEN OF THIS PARISH WHO / AT THE CALL OF DUTY LAID DOWN / THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1919 / “THESE IN THE GLORIOUS MORNING / OF THEIR DAYS, / FOR ENGLAND'S SAKE, LOST ALL BUT / ENGLAND'S PRAISE” / “LORD, ALL PITYING, JESU BLEST / GRANT THEM THINE ETERNAL REST” / THE NAMES ARE RECORDED / ON A TABLET IN THE CHURCH. The lettering is raised lead lettering painted black.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dee Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: The Dee Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Kirby War Memorial is located in North Wales. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the architectural and historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3686, -3.1761
- District
- Wirral
- Parish
- Wirral, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH48 3JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wirral West
- Nearest railway station
- West Kirby — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477722 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Kirby War Memorial?
- West Kirby War Memorial is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH48 3JT), in the parish of Wirral, unparished area.
- What is West Kirby War Memorial?
- West Kirby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Kirby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is West Kirby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH48 3JT.
- Is West Kirby War Memorial a listed building?
- West Kirby War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is West Kirby War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — West Kirby War Memorial is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The Dee Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is West Kirby War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, West Kirby War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Kirby War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is West Kirby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH48 3JT.