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from Cefn Quarry. The obelisk starts from a concave curve, and there is a similar curve in the plinth, which contribute to the appearance of slimness. Around the plinth are statues of four crouching lions, which are described as "mourning", or "snoozing". On the west side of the plinth, facing the
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The memorial was designated as a Grade II* listed building on 28 November 1984. Grade II* is the middle of the three grades of listing designated by English Heritage, and is granted to "particularly important buildings of more than special interest".
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The memorial consists of a slender obelisk standing on a plinth. It is 16.8 metres (55.1 ft) high, has a diameter of 7 metres (23.0 ft), and is made of yellow
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road, is carved the word BARNSTON, and below this is a circular plaque containing a wreath. On the east side is an inscription readings as follows.
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IN WHICH HE SUFFERED A SEVERE WOUND WHILE GALLANTLY LEADING AN ASSAULT
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THE 16TH NOVEMBER 1857, FROM THE EFFECTS OF WHICH HE DIED AT
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AND WAS INTERRED IN THE MILITARY CEMETERY OF THAT STATION.
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AND KNIGHT OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR AND OF THE ORDER OF THE
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HE SERVED IN THE CRIMEAN WAR FROM THE 5TH DECEMBER 1854;
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AND WAS PRESENT AT THE SIEGE, AND FALL OF SEBASTOPOL;
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Obelisk in Churton Road, Farndon, Cheshire, England
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Grade II* listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester
Listed buildings in Farndon, Cheshire
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"Barnston Memorial, Farndon (1279425)"
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