Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
South Reddish War Memorial
South Reddish 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
South Reddish 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 1411126). 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 DESCRIPTION: the memorial has a stepped three-stage square base. The upper stage has text in relief lead lettering saying ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF / ALL IN SOUTH REDDISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 – 1918. Above is a tall, battered pillar, with the names of the men and their regiments recorded in lead lettering on the four faces. It is surmounted by an entablature with PRO PATRIA in relief lettering on the frieze. This supports a Celtic cross rising from a rocky base with a relief-carved wreath to each face. The cross has relief rosettes at its centre and on each arm, with ropework carving on the circular element. This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 10 August 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South Reddish 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 significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4244, -2.1543
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK5 7HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stockport
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676195 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Reddish War Memorial?
- South Reddish War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK5 7HP), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- Is South Reddish War Memorial a listed building?
- South Reddish War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South Reddish War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South Reddish War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Reddish War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SK5 7HP. It sits within the Stockport parliamentary constituency.