Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Tunstall War Memorial
Tunstall 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
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Tunstall 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 1493807). 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 A First World War memorial, unveiled in 1928, altered following the Second World War. MATERIALS: constructed of Hollington sandstone with bronze cap and plaques. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in the centre of Tunstall Memorial Gardens and takes the form of a sandstone obelisk with a bronze pyramidal cap standing on a two-stepped base. The dedications sit on opposing elevations on the centre of the plinth atop the pedestal. The north and south faces hold the following inscription on the plaques: TO/ THE GLORIOUS MEMORY/ OF/ THE MEN OF TUNSTALL/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ DURING THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-1918. The east and west elevations are each decorated with a decorative bronze wreath enclosing the dates: 1939 – 1945.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tunstall War Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0594, -2.2078
- District
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Parish
- Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area
- Postcode
- ST6 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent North
Sources
- wikidata: Q136386167 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tunstall War Memorial?
- Tunstall War Memorial is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST6 6AL), in the parish of Stoke-on-Trent, unparished area.
- Is Tunstall War Memorial a listed building?
- Tunstall War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Tunstall War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Tunstall War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tunstall War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ST6 6AL. It sits within the Stoke-on-Trent North parliamentary constituency.