Runcorn War Memorial, Grade II listed war memorial in Runcorn, England
The Runcorn War Memorial is a Grade II listed granite structure featuring a white Latin cross set upon an octagonal base with three stepped levels at the Greenway Road junction. Marble plaques mounted on a sandstone wall display the names of those who fell during the two world wars.
The memorial was unveiled in November 1920 by Colonel William Bromley Davenport to honor local servicemen lost in both world wars. Its construction followed the widespread movement across Britain to establish permanent memorials after the First World War.
The memorial serves as the focal point for the town's Remembrance Day gatherings each year, where local residents gather to honor those who died in both world wars. This tradition continues to bind the community together through shared memory and reflection.
The memorial is located at the junction of Greenway Road, Weston Road, and Moughland Lane and remains accessible to visitors year-round without restriction. The area works well for visits on quieter mornings when you can view the structure and read the plaques in peace.
The white granite was specially sourced from Kit Hill Quarry in Cornwall, making this memorial one of few in the region that used stone from such a distant quarry. Scrolled metal brackets with curved designs ornament the base, adding a touch of craftsmanship to the structure.
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