Memorials & monuments · North Wales
The War Memorial, The Highway (N Side)
The War Memorial, The Highway (N Side) — 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
The War Memorial, The Highway (N Side) is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the Cadw register of listed buildings (Wales) (entry 15094). 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
Exterior: 1919-20, by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott of London. A large sandstone obelisk with gabled apex. Beneath this an ogee-headed, moulded niche with crocketted finial and flanking decorative pilasters. Within, a sculpted figure of Christ on the Cross. Moulded base and low, coped walls infront of monument, the rear wall of which, flanking the obelisk, bears the names of those fallen in the Great War. Inscribed on base of Obelisk: "Gilbert G Scott ARA Architect." Later inset tablets recording the names of those fallen in the Second World War. Returned steps up to enclosure. Location: Prominently situated at the junction of Gladstone Way and the Highway, facing E.
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial, The Highway (N Side) is a Grade II listed building located in North Wales. It commemorates those who served in conflicts and reflects the architectural heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1849, -3.0272
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Hawarden
- Postcode
- CH5 3LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alyn and Deeside
Sources
- wikidata: Q29492871 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The War Memorial, The Highway (N Side)?
- The War Memorial, The Highway (N Side) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH5 3LT), in the parish of Hawarden.
- Is The War Memorial, The Highway (N Side) a listed building?
- The War Memorial, The Highway (N Side) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The War Memorial, The Highway (N Side) free to visit?
- Yes, The War Memorial, The Highway (N Side) is free to enter.
- How do I get to The War Memorial, The Highway (N Side)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH5 3LT. It sits within the Alyn and Deeside parliamentary constituency.