Memorials & monuments · North West England
Claughton War Memorial
In or near Winmarleigh.
Claughton 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Claughton 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 1163388). 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 CLAUGHTON SD 54 SW 8/53 Cross - GV II Cross base, medieval, with shaft added in 1920. Sandstone. Base an irreqular boulder with rectangular socket which holds a tapering shaft . The cross head is decorated with interlace ornament. An inscribed brass plate is attached to the base; 'This wayside cross was restored by William Fitzherbert-Brockholes in A.D. 1920 in memory of his two sons Thomas and Roger and all from Claughton who gave their lives for their country in the Great War.' Listing NGR: SD5250943070 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, 2 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 185442 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Claughton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in North-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8816, -2.7239
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Wyre
- Parish
- Claughton
- Postcode
- PR3 0GJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
Sources
- wikidata: Q26456956 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Claughton War Memorial?
- Claughton War Memorial is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR3 0GJ), in the parish of Claughton.
- What is Claughton War Memorial?
- Claughton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Claughton War Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode PR3 0GJ.
- Is Claughton War Memorial a listed building?
- Claughton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Claughton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Claughton War Memorial is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Claughton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Claughton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Claughton War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PR3 0GJ. It sits within the Lancaster and Wyre parliamentary constituency.