Memorials & monuments · North West England
Lathom Park Remount Depot
In or near Bickerstaffe.
Lathom Park Remount Depot is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Burscough Junction · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lathom Park Remount Depot is a public memorial in Lancashire, North-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the West Lancashire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Burscough Junction, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area L40.
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Official information
Lathom Park Remount Depot is a war memorial commemorating the preparation of horses and mules for active service during the First World War. It features a granite slab with an inscription detailing the history of the depot and its significance during the war. The site also acknowledges the contribution of servicemen who were trained in horse handling and care.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lathom Park Remount Depot is a memorial site located in Lathom, Lancashire, North-West England. It is designated as a RAMSAR site within the Ribble & Alt Estuaries, highlighting its importance for wetland conservation.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5761, -2.8260
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Lathom
- Postcode
- L40 5UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Nearest railway station
- Burscough Junction — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n13708040898 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lathom Park Remount Depot?
- Lathom Park Remount Depot is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L40 5UE), in the parish of Lathom.
- What is Lathom Park Remount Depot?
- Lathom Park Remount Depot is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lathom Park Remount Depot?
- The nearest railway station is Burscough Junction, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode L40 5UE.
- Is Lathom Park Remount Depot a protected site?
- Yes — Lathom Park Remount Depot is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- Is Lathom Park Remount Depot free to visit?
- Yes, Lathom Park Remount Depot is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lathom Park Remount Depot?
- The nearest railway station is Burscough Junction, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L40 5UE.