Runcorn War Memorial, Runcorn

Name: Runcorn War Memorial
Address: Runcorn, United Kingdom

#8 among attractions in Runcorn

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Facts and practical information

Runcorn War Memorial was built to commemorate the servicemen of Runcorn lost in active service in the First World War. It was unveiled on Remembrance Sunday 1920 at 3:30pm, beginning a tradition of afternoon services. In 1948, the memorial was rededicated and the names of those lost in the Second World War were added. An inscribed stone was added later with the names of those lost in subsequent conflicts. ()

Built: 1920 (104 years ago)Coordinates: 53°20'1"N, 2°44'18"W

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Runcorn United Kingdom

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Runcorn War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: All Saints' Church, Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Silver Jubilee Bridge, St Mary's Church.

0.7 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
All Saints' Church, Runcorn
18 min walk • All Saints' Church is the parish church of Runcorn, Cheshire, England, sited on the south bank of the River Mersey overlooking Runcorn Gap. There is a tradition that the first church on the site was founded by Ethelfleda in 915.
0.9 miN
Bridge
Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, Runcorn
23 min walk • The Widnes–Runcorn Transporter Bridge crossed the river Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal linking the towns of Runcorn and Widnes. Completed in 1905, it was Britain's first transporter bridge and the largest of its type ever built in the world.
0.9 miN
Bridge
Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn
23 min walk • The Silver Jubilee Bridge crosses the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal at Runcorn Gap between Runcorn and Widnes in Halton, England. It is a through arch bridge with a main arch span of 361 yards. It was opened in 1961 as a replacement for the Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge.
1.1 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St Mary's Church, Widnes
28 min walk • St Mary's Church is in the West Bank area of Widnes, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Warrington and the deanery of Widnes.
0.7 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn
19 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Frodsham. Its benefice is combined with that of All Saints, Runcorn. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
1.6 miNE
Bridge
Mersey Gateway, Runcorn
42 min walk • The Mersey Gateway Bridge is a toll bridge between Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire, England, which spans the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. The crossing, which opened in October 2017, has three traffic lanes in each direction and is approximately 1.5 km east of the older Silver Jubilee Bridge.
1 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St John's, Runcorn
26 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church is in Weston, once a separate village and now part of the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
0.6 miNE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
The Brindley, Runcorn
15 min walk • The Brindley is a theatre in the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Located by the Bridgewater Canal, the centre is named after the canal's engineer, James Brindley. It opened in autumn 2004; the architects were John Miller and Partners. The building is owned and operated by Halton Borough Council.
0.6 miE
City hall
Runcorn Town Hall, Runcorn
16 min walk • Runcorn Town Hall is in Heath Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
1.6 miSE
Ruins
Rocksavage, Runcorn
42 min walk • Rocksavage or Rock Savage was an Elizabethan mansion, which served as the primary seat of the Savage family. The house now lies in ruins, at SJ526799 in Clifton, Cheshire, England.
0.7 miNW
Harbor
Runcorn Docks, Runcorn
17 min walk • Runcorn Docks, originally the Bridgewater Docks, is an inland port on the Manchester Ship Canal in the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is operated by Peel Ports and handles bulk and project cargo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Runcorn War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Runcorn to Latchford Canal, Warrington (11 min walk), Wat Phra Singh UK, Runcorn (13 min walk), The Brindley, Runcorn (15 min walk), Carnegie Library, Runcorn (15 min walk).

How to get to Runcorn War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Runcorn War Memorial:

Train

Runcorn (9 min walk)

Bus

Runcorn Bus Station (16 min walk)