Where is Croston War Memorial?

Croston War Memorial is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR26 9HR), in the parish of Croston.

How do I get to Croston War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Croston, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR26 9HR.

Is Croston War Memorial a listed building?

Croston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Croston War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Croston War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Croston War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Croston, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR26 9HR.

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Croston War Memorial

In or near Wrightington Bar.

Free admission

Croston War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Entrance to nursing home, Croston - geograph.org.uk - 940455 — Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Croston · 0.9 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Croston War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Croston, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is PR26 9HR, and entry to the memorial is free.

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Croston 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 1458957). 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 War memorial, unveiled 1920, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: granite with raised metal lettering. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial has a two-tier base surmounted by a tapering plinth. It is topped by a shaft and a wheel cross which are both decorated on the front (west face) by a carved Celtic knot design and the dates of the conflict 1914 and 1919. There is a dedication at the base of the shaft which reads: IN/ IMPERISHABLE/ MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF CROSTON/ WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME/ SACRIFICE/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ "THEIR NAME/ LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE". The names of the Fallen are in recessed panels on the sides of the plinth. Plaques have been added to the base to commemorate the Fallen of the Second World War including a dedication (west face) reading: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN/ HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS and the names on the side returns.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Croston War Memorial is a listed building known as Town Bridge, which dates back to 1682. It features a single segmental arch and is an important architectural asset in the centre of Croston, contributing to the historical character of the area.

Place summary

Croston War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in North-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen.

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Coordinates: 53.6601, -2.7712
County: Lancashire
District: Chorley
Parish: Croston
Postcode: PR26 9HR
Parliamentary constituency: South Ribble
Nearest railway station: Croston — 0.9 km
Official site: historicengland.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q66479904 (CC0)

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