Monument to the Mersey Tunnel, Grade II listed monument in Birkenhead, England.
The Monument to the Mersey Tunnel is a tall concrete structure faced in polished black granite with decorative details, located on Chester Street near the tunnel entrance. It stands between traffic lanes and marks a significant point in the area's road infrastructure beneath the river.
The monument was built in 1934 to mark the opening of the Queensway Tunnel by King George V, celebrating the first road crossing beneath the river between Liverpool and Wirral. It was part of a pair of memorial structures that documented the engineering achievement of the era.
The monument represents early 20th-century engineering progress through its architectural design, incorporating fluted details, chevrons, and acanthus decorations throughout the structure.
The monument is easy to reach on foot and sits directly beside busy traffic lanes, so watch out for passing vehicles. The best time to visit is during daylight when you can see the details of the black granite and concrete surfaces clearly.
Of the two identical monuments originally built, only this one survives today as its counterpart in Liverpool was demolished. It retains its original lighting fixture and dome lamp that make the structure stand out at night.
Location: Wirral
GPS coordinates: 53.38845,-3.01469
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:02
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