Memorials & monuments · North West England
Earlestown War Memorial
In or near Burtonwood.
Earlestown War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Earlestown · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Earlestown War Memorial is located in St. Helens, with the postcode WA12 9PS. The nearest railway station is Earlestown, which is 0.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Earlestown War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1343247). 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 SJ 59 NE NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS MARKET STREET (south side) 5/36 South African - War Memorial - II War memorial to those who fought in the South African War and those who died in the World Wars, 1904. Grey granite, part polished, with red granite panels. Battered base with segmental-headed panels. Base to plinth also has panels. Plinth has columns to the centres of the sides supporting decorative blocks. Cornice and weathered cap supporting stone statue of a soldier of the period. Flanking segmental- headed panels added to commemorate the 2 World Wars. Listing NGR: SJ5739095328 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, 5 October 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 216326 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Earlestown War Memorial is located in North Wales and is designated as a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the region's historical commitment to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4530, -2.6431
- District
- St. Helens
- Parish
- St. Helens, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA12 9PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Helens North
- Nearest railway station
- Earlestown — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26627068 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earlestown War Memorial?
- Earlestown War Memorial is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA12 9PS), in the parish of St. Helens, unparished area.
- What is Earlestown War Memorial?
- Earlestown War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Earlestown War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Earlestown, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA12 9PS.
- Is Earlestown War Memorial a listed building?
- Earlestown War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Earlestown War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Earlestown War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Earlestown War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Earlestown, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA12 9PS.