Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Marple War Memorial
Marple War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Marple 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 1447174). 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 in 1922. Architect unknown. MATERIALS: Stone statue on a granite plinth. DESCRIPTION: Marple War Memorial comprises an allegorical female figure clutching a cross to her breast, standing on top of a crenellated square plinth of polished granite. The plinth sits on top of a stepped base. The south east face of the plinth is inscribed WAR / MEMORIAL / PARK / THIS LAND WAS GIVEN / BY THE CARVER & BARLOW / FAMILIES OF THIS PARISH / IN MEMORY OF THE MEN / OF MARPLE WHO FELL / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914-1918 / AND THE LAYING OUT / WAS DONE BY PUBLIC / SUBSCRIPTION / . Other faces of the memorial are inscribed with the names of the fallen. The memorial is flanked by two granite slabs bearing the names of the fallen from the Second World War and later conflicts. The slabs are held in place by iron fixings. The memorial and slabs sit on top of a low stone platform, part enclosed by iron railings. The south-east face of the platform bear two plaques, each inscribed with the dates of the First and Second World Wars respectively.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Marple War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3959, -2.0610
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK6 6BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Established
- 1922
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478811 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marple War Memorial?
- Marple War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6 6BE), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- Is Marple War Memorial a listed building?
- Marple War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Marple War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Marple War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marple War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6 6BE. It sits within the Hazel Grove parliamentary constituency.