Memorials & monuments · North West England
Clifton War Memorial
In or near Manchester.
Clifton 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
- Swinton (Manchester) · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Clifton War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Swinton (Manchester), located 1.2 km away. The postcode for the memorial is M27 6PL, and entry is free.
About
Clifton 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 1067514). 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 SWINTON & PENDLEBURY MANCHESTER ROAD SD 70 SE (north side) 2/14 Clifton War - Memorial - II War memorial. c.l919. Designed by Gordon Forsyth of Royal Lancastrian Pottery. Ashlar. Sculpted lion sits on tall tapering square shaft with base and capital. The shaft bears a cross with rolls of honour and an inscription: "To the memory of the men of Clifton who died for freedom". Listing NGR: SD7779803296 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: 211969 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clifton War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in North-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflict, reflecting the local community's dedication to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5259, -2.3364
- District
- Salford
- Parish
- Salford, unparished area
- Postcode
- M27 6PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salford
- Nearest railway station
- Swinton (Manchester) — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26320330 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clifton War Memorial?
- Clifton War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M27 6PL), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
- What is Clifton War Memorial?
- Clifton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clifton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Swinton (Manchester), about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode M27 6PL.
- Is Clifton War Memorial a listed building?
- Clifton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Clifton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Clifton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clifton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Swinton (Manchester), about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M27 6PL.