Memorials & monuments · North West England
Foulridge War Memorial
In or near Foulridge.
Foulridge 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
- Colne · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Foulridge War Memorial is located in Pendle, Lancashire, with the postcode BB8 7PE. The nearest railway station is Colne, which is 2.4 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Foulridge 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 1439364). 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 MATERIALS: sandstone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial comprises a wheel-head cross on a slender tapering shaft. The cross rises from a square plinth on a four-stepped base. The stone for the memorial came from Salterforth Quarries. The memorial plinth is inscribed with incised painted lettering. The main dedication reads: TO THE MEMORY/ OF OUR MEN/ 1914 – 1918/ 1939 – 1945. The other faces are inscribed with the names of the fallen.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Foulridge War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts, embodying the community's remembrance and respect for military sacrifices.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8752, -2.1684
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Pendle
- Parish
- Foulridge
- Postcode
- BB8 7PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Nearest railway station
- Colne — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478112 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foulridge War Memorial?
- Foulridge War Memorial is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB8 7PE), in the parish of Foulridge.
- What is Foulridge War Memorial?
- Foulridge War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Foulridge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Colne, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB8 7PE.
- Is Foulridge War Memorial a listed building?
- Foulridge War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Foulridge War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Foulridge War Memorial is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Foulridge War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Foulridge War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Foulridge War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Colne, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB8 7PE.