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Hoylake and West Kirby

The monument consists of a round-topped granite obelisk, with buttresses clasping its base, on a rendered plinth. The original design was by architects Hall and Glover. The plinth and shaft buttresses feature extensive inscriptions (both carved and inset lead letters) listing the names of the fallen, dates and epitaphs. There are two bronze statues of exceptional quality by the sculptor; Charles Sargeant Jagger One statue represents a soldier of rough and rugged character. The other is of a woman and baby, incorporating a wealth of symbolism and representing peace and humanity. The soldier holds a gun; its bayonet is kept in safe storage to prevent loss or damage.

Hoylake and West Kirby war memorial is situated on Grange Hill and can be accessed via a foot path alongside the Grange Hill Cottage. The location is dramatic, on heathland at Grange Hill on the northerly tip of the west Wirral sandstone ridge, giving expansive views over the Wirral, Liverpool Bay, the North wales coast and Dee Estuary. It sits on an outcrop of the sandstone and is surrounded by a paved platform and railings. A sunken area (possibly a former quarry) contains a rough lawn and some ornamental shrub planting and benches, surrounded by gorse and other heathland vegetation. The monument is listed Grade II*. The memorial consists two Jagger figures commemorating those who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars and later conflicts.

In 2018 a grant of £1,500 was awarded through the War Memorials Trust Grants Scheme towards a detailed condition survey and report with recommendations to inform necessary conservation and repair works which was undertaken by a conservation-accredited Architect.

In 2020 a subsequent grant of £25,650 was awarded through the Grants for War Memorials scheme, supported by Historic England. The project delivery was impacted by Covid-19 restrictions but was completed in 2023. The works were supervised by a conservation-accredited professional and included mortar analysis and joint re-pointing, repair of lead lettering, repairs to plinth and new concrete render, repairs to the metal railings and repairs to the rock on which the memorial sits.

Further information

War Memorials Trust reference WM634
UK National Inventory of War Memorials: 1273

War Memorials Online: 121239

If you have a concern about this memorial please contact the Trust on conservation@warmemorials.org

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