Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Marple Bridge United Reformed Church War Memorial
Marple Bridge United Reformed Church 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
Marple Bridge United Reformed Church 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 1447120). 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 First World War memorial. Erected c1920. Architect unknown. MATERIALS: Carved in granite. DESCRIPTION: The war memorial sits in the churchyard of Marple Bridge United Reformed Church, within a small garden. The war memorial comprises a 3m tall Celtic Cross in granite, on a tapering shaft. The cross arms, boss and shaft are carved with interlace patterns in relief. The shaft sits on a tapered plinth on a single step base. The southern face of the plinth is inscribed TO THE GLORY OF GOD / AND IN LOVING MEMORY / OF THOSE OF THE CHURCH / SUNDAY SCHOOL AND / BROTHERHOOD WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1919. /
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Marple Bridge United Reformed Church War Memorial is located in Stockport, an unparished area of the West Midlands. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4001, -2.0528
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK6 5AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478803 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marple Bridge United Reformed Church War Memorial?
- Marple Bridge United Reformed Church War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6 5AE), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- Is Marple Bridge United Reformed Church War Memorial a listed building?
- Marple Bridge United Reformed Church War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Marple Bridge United Reformed Church War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Marple Bridge United Reformed Church War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marple Bridge United Reformed Church War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6 5AE. It sits within the Hazel Grove parliamentary constituency.