Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Alsager War Memorial
Alsager 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Alsager 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 1436522). 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: Sandstone sculpture, granite column. DESCRIPTION: Alsager War Memorial comprises a sandstone carved figure of a First World War serviceman in full uniform carrying a rifle with bayonet. The statue rises from a granite column standing on a three-stepped base. The column carries a band of carved foliate design, below which, on three faces, are the incised and painted black lettering of the names of those who lost their lives in the First World War. The inscription on the north-west face reads: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / THE ALSAGER MEN / WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1919 / (NAMES) / THEY LOVED NOT THEIR LIVES / UNTO THE DEATH REV XII XI. On the south-east face is the inscription: ALSO IN GRATEFUL MEMORY / OF THE ALSAGER MEN / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY / IN THE WORLD WAR / 1939 – 1945 / (NAMES). Also on this face is a casted representation of the Town Arms.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alsager War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the wars. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0945, -2.3018
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Alsager
- Postcode
- ST7 2PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
Sources
- wikidata: Q26678151 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alsager War Memorial?
- Alsager War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST7 2PH), in the parish of Alsager.
- Is Alsager War Memorial a listed building?
- Alsager War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Alsager War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Alsager War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alsager War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ST7 2PH. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency.