Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
86941
Building Number
Grade
II*
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
15/11/2005
Date of Amendment
15/11/2005
Name of Property
Hanmer war memorial
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Wrexham
Community
Hanmer
Town
Locality
Hanmer
Easting
345423
Northing
339661
Street Side
Location
Set into the S churchyard wall W of the main entrance and opposite Hanmer Mere.
Description
Broad Class
Period
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.
Interior
Reason for designation
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.
Cadw : Full Report for Listed Buildings [ Records 1 of 1 ]
Export