Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Henbury and Broken Cross War Memorial
Henbury and Broken Cross 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
Henbury and Broken Cross 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 1439210). 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. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is located in the churchyard of the Church of St Thomas. It comprises a Celtic-style wheel-head cross decorated with a carved central boss, around which are carved knotwork decorative details. The cross rises from a tapered shaft. It is set upon a square plinth and a three-stepped base. There are inscriptions on four sides of the plinth. The First World War dedication reads: ERECTED BY THE INHABITANTS/ OF/ HENBURY AND BROKEN CROSS/ IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS PARISH/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ A GLORIOUS DEATH IS HIS WHO FOR HIS COUNTRY FALLS. Two sides of the plinth are inscribed with the names of the fallen. The final side is inscribed with: THESE MEN GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR/ 1939 – 1945/ THEIR NAMES LIVETH FOR EVERMORE/ (NAMES).
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Henbury and Broken Cross War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2593, -2.1784
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Henbury
- Postcode
- SK11 9NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478097 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henbury and Broken Cross War Memorial?
- Henbury and Broken Cross War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 9NN), in the parish of Henbury.
- Is Henbury and Broken Cross War Memorial a listed building?
- Henbury and Broken Cross War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Henbury and Broken Cross War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Henbury and Broken Cross War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Henbury and Broken Cross War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 9NN. It sits within the Macclesfield parliamentary constituency.