Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Willaston War Memorial
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Willaston 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
- Hooton · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Willaston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Hooton, located 2.1 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CH64 2WA.
About
Willaston 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 1467991). 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 A First World War memorial of1921 by Ronald C Ashworth with later additions and alterations. MATERIALS: Storeton sandstone, bronze. DESCRIPTION: the memorial takes the form of a square pillar with angle buttresses, from which rises an octagonal domed turret surmounted by a bronze Latin cross. The pillar stands on a three-stepped square base. A bronze plaque on the south face of the memorial reads: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF/ THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR KING & COUNTRY/ DURING THE GREAT WAR 1914-19/ THEIR NAMES SHALL LIVE FOR EVER/ (34 NAMES)/ IN SACRED MEMORY OF/ (9 NAMES)/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR/ 1939-1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Willaston War Memorial is located in North Wales and serves as a tribute to those who served in conflict. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2925, -3.0088
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH64 2WA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Nearest railway station
- Hooton — 2.1 km
- Official site
- willastoninwirralresidents.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q83188608 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Willaston War Memorial?
- Willaston War Memorial is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH64 2WA), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Willaston War Memorial?
- Willaston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Willaston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hooton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH64 2WA.
- Is Willaston War Memorial a listed building?
- Willaston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Willaston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Willaston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Willaston War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hooton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH64 2WA.