Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Kidsgrove War Memorial
Kidsgrove 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
Kidsgrove 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 1431742). 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: constructed from timber and stone, probably reconstituted. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is situated in a prominent location, close to the liturgical west end of the church. It is in the form of a wooden Calvary with a stone figure of Christ. To either side are the carved figures of the Virgin Mary and St John the Baptist and at the foot of the cross is a kneeling figure, probably Mary Magdalene. Two reconstituted stone blocks carry dedicatory plaques. The left-hand plaque is inscribed: PRAY FOR THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY DURING THE/ GREAT WAR 1914-1918/ (NAMES, including one of the Fallen from the Second World War). The plaque on the second block carries the inscription: 1939-45/ (NAMES)/ PIE JESU DOMINE DONA EIS REQUIEM.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kidsgrove War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0863, -2.2410
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parish
- Kidsgrove
- Postcode
- ST7 4EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent North
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677753 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kidsgrove War Memorial?
- Kidsgrove War Memorial is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST7 4EZ), in the parish of Kidsgrove.
- Is Kidsgrove War Memorial a listed building?
- Kidsgrove War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kidsgrove War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kidsgrove War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kidsgrove War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ST7 4EZ. It sits within the Stoke-on-Trent North parliamentary constituency.