Memorials & monuments · North West England
Mercer Memorial Tower
In or near Whalley.
Mercer Memorial Tower — 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
- Rishton · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mercer Memorial Tower, the nearest railway station is Rishton, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for the site is BB6 7DF, and entry is free.
About
Mercer Memorial Tower is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1072737). 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 GREAT HARWOOD TOWN HALL SQUARE SD 73 SW 2/80 Mercer Memorial Tower - GV II Memorial Clock Tower, 1903, to John Mercer (1791-1866: industrial chemist, inventor of "mercerisation"), by A.H. Dunkin (Surveyor to Urban District Council); clock by William Potts & Sons of Leeds. Sandstone ashlar with red Scotch granite shafts and colonnettes, copper-clad dome. Free Baroque style. Square base carrying a 2-stage domed turret. Open base of 4 rounded arches with shafts and keystones, the corners clasped by banded Ionic pilasters, has lettered tablets over the archies, a moulded cornice, and a balustrade with large finials at the corners. Turret has tall 1st stage with pilastered diagonal corners and tall narrow windows with Gibbs surrounds; short 2nd stage has 4 clock faces, paired colonnettes at the corners, prominent octagonal cornice, and a copper-clad dome with louvres at the angles and a finial. (History: Louie Pollard Great Harwood Gleanings pp. 117-8). Listing NGR: SD7320532218 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 183883 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mercer Memorial Tower is a Grade II listed memorial located in North-West England. It commemorates significant events and figures, reflecting the area's historical context. The tower is notable for its architectural features and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7856, -2.4082
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Hyndburn
- Parish
- Hyndburn, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB6 7DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hyndburn
- Nearest railway station
- Rishton — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26328624 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mercer Memorial Tower?
- Mercer Memorial Tower is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB6 7DF), in the parish of Hyndburn, unparished area.
- What is Mercer Memorial Tower?
- Mercer Memorial Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mercer Memorial Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Rishton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB6 7DF.
- Is Mercer Memorial Tower a listed building?
- Mercer Memorial Tower is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Mercer Memorial Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Mercer Memorial Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mercer Memorial Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Rishton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB6 7DF.