Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross
Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1464701). 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, 1920. MATERIALS: red sandstone. DESCRIPTION: Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross is located in the north-east corner of the churchyard of the Grade II listed Church of St Ann, overlooking the junction of Warrington Road and St James Road. It consists of a slender sandstone wheel-headed cross on a collared shaft. The cross has cusped wheel segments and a moulded base. The tapering octagonal shaft rises from a tapered and shouldered pedestal, set on a three-stepped base. The north face of the foot of the cross shaft is incised TO THE/ GLORY/ OF GOD with the north face of the pedestal below reading AND IN/ GRATEFUL/ REMEMBRANCE/ OF RAINHILL MEN/ WHO WERE/ FAITHFUL UNTO/ DEATH IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1919/ “THEIR NAME/ LIVETH/ EVERMORE”. The names of the 37 fallen are recorded on the remaining sides of the pedestal.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross is a Grade II listed memorial located in North Wales. It commemorates the local individuals who served in armed conflicts. The cross serves as a notable historical landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4156, -2.7628
- District
- St. Helens
- Parish
- Rainhill
- Postcode
- L35 4LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Helens South and Whiston
- Official site
- rainhilltrials.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q92715250 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross?
- Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L35 4LP), in the parish of Rainhill.
- Is Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross a listed building?
- Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Men of Rainhill War Memorial Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode L35 4LP. It sits within the St Helens South and Whiston parliamentary constituency.