Chester War Memorial, War memorial monument near Chester Cathedral, England.
The red sandstone monument rises 9.75 meters high with a hexagonal base of four steps leading to a plinth supporting a cross.
The Chester War Memorial Committee selected the design by Frederick Crossley and Thomas Rayson in 1921 from 23 submitted proposals for the monument.
The memorial contains six niches with statues of saints, including Werburgh, George, Maurice, Alban, David, and Michael, representing different aspects of military service.
The memorial stands at coordinates 53.1915914, -2.890849, making it accessible to visitors exploring the cathedral grounds in central Chester.
Two mothers who lost their sons in World War I unveiled the memorial on May 24, 1922, with construction costs totaling £1,540.
Location: Cheshire West and Chester
Architects: Thomas Rayson
GPS coordinates: 53.19159,-2.89085
Latest update: March 30, 2025 19:00
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Former monastic buildings to Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Perimeter wall to central oval raised lawn
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Number 30 Street
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