Hanmer war memorial, Hanmer, Wrexham

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.9515 / 52°57'5"N

Longitude: -2.8137 / 2°48'49"W

OS Eastings: 345423

OS Northings: 339661

OS Grid: SJ454396

Mapcode National: GBR 7F.L10J

Mapcode Global: WH89M.R29L

Plus Code: 9C4VX52P+JG

Entry Name: Hanmer war memorial

Listing Date: 15 November 2005

Last Amended: 15 November 2005

Grade: II*

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 86941

ID on this website: 300086941

Location: Set into the S churchyard wall W of the main entrance and opposite Hanmer Mere.

County: Wrexham

Community: Hanmer

Traditional County: Flintshire

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History

Erected in 1919 and designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, architect.

Exterior

A freestone red sandstone war memorial in the style of a medieval churchyard cross, comprising an octagonal shaft with crucifix, on an octagonal base. The base has a commemorative inscription in low relief and roll call in inscribed letters. The tapering shaft has a cornice incorporating a frieze of 4-leaf flowers, and incorporates 2 slender attached shafts that sprout pinnacles flanking the crucifix, and which support the gabled canopy.

To the R and L of the base are added 1939-45 memorial inscriptions on polished granite.

Reasons for Listing

Listed grade II* for its special interest as an especially fine war memorial by an architect of national reputation, which is in a prominent position that contributes to the overall historical integrity of the parich church.

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Hanmer war memorial

A Grade II* Listed Building in Hanmer, Wrexham