Memorials & monuments · North West England
Blackley War Memorial
In or near Manchester.
Blackley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Moston · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blackley War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Moston, located 2.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Blackley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1208059). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details MANCHESTER SD80SE BOGGART HOLE CLOUGH, Harpurhey 698-1/3/704 Blackley War Memorial 20/06/88 II War memorial. 1921. Ashlar base and pedestal, bronze statue. Square base approached by flight of 3 steps on south side, tall slightly tapered square pedestal surmounted by Winged Victory standing on globe and bearing wreath; raised lettered panel on front of pedestal, inset panels in sides with names of the fallen. Listing NGR: SD8614202710 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 30 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 387938 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackley War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5209, -2.2105
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M9 7AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blackley and Middleton South
- Established
- 1921
- Nearest railway station
- Moston — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26503159 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackley War Memorial?
- Blackley War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M9 7AB), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Blackley War Memorial?
- Blackley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Moston, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode M9 7AB.
- When was Blackley War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Blackley War Memorial a listed building?
- Blackley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Blackley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Blackley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Moston, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M9 7AB.