Memorials & monuments · North West England
Winton War Memorial
In or near Manchester.
Winton War Memorial — 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
- Patricroft · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Winton War Memorial is located in Salford, postcode M30 8DL. The nearest railway station is Patricroft, which is 1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Winton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1452801). 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, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War. MATERIALS: rough-hewn stone with dressed panels for the inscriptions. DESCRIPTION: the memorial located within the churchyard of the Church of St Mary Magdalene. It is in the form of a Celtic cross set on an angled plinth raised on a two-stepped base. The plinth has three sunk panels with incised inscriptions. That to the front (south-west) face is inscribed: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN HONOURED MEMORY OF/ THE UNDERMENTIONED WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919. Beneath is inscribed: NURSE H TRENBATH followed by the names of 29 men in the form of first name, surname. The south-east face is inscribed in similar fashion: TO THE GLORY OF GOD/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ WHO FELL IN THE WAR/ 1939 – 1945 followed by the names of 23 men. The north-west face is inscribed: THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD/ AS WE THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD./ AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM/ NOR THE YEARS CONDEMN/ AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN/ AND IN THE MORNING/ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Winton War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and is notable for its historical significance within the community.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4910, -2.3691
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M30 8DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Nearest railway station
- Patricroft — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q62273658 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winton War Memorial?
- Winton War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M30 8DL), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Winton War Memorial?
- Winton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Winton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Patricroft, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode M30 8DL.
- Is Winton War Memorial a listed building?
- Winton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Winton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Winton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Winton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Patricroft, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M30 8DL.