Where is Milnrow War Memorial?

Milnrow War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL16 4JF), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.

How do I get to Milnrow War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL16 4JF.

Is Milnrow War Memorial a listed building?

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

Is Milnrow War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Milnrow War Memorial is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Milnrow War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Milnrow War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Milnrow War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 4JF.

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Milnrow War Memorial

In or near Calderbrook.

Paid admission£

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

The Free Trade Tavern, Milnrow - geograph.org.uk - 5946273 — JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Smithy Bridge · 3.3 km

Paid entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Milnrow War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Smithy Bridge, located 3.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OL16 4JF, and entry to the memorial is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

Milnrow 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 1162572). 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 SD 91 SW MILNROW NEW HEY ROAD (east side) 3/102 Milnrow War - Memorial - II War memorial c.1920. Ashlar base, bronze statue. Battle-clad soldier clasping a gun stands on tall square tapering shaft which bears the 1939-45 roll of honour and a base which bears the 1914-18 roll of honour. Stylobate."In Memory of the men of the Milnrow Urban District who died for England." Listing NGR: SD9334211956 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, 30 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 213440 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Ellenroad is home to the world's largest working steam mill engine. Visitors can explore various areas including the Boiler House, beam engine room, and a workshop, although some areas will be closed on specific days.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Milnrow War Memorial is located in North-West England. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 53.6041, -2.1021
District: Rochdale
Parish: Rochdale, unparished area
Postcode: OL16 4JF
Parliamentary constituency: Rochdale
Established: 1924
Nearest railway station: Smithy Bridge — 3.3 km
Opening: Next open day 4th October 2026, 11am to 4pm; closed June to September, November & December
Official site: www.ellenroad.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q26456156 (CC0)

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Ellenroad Engine House - Engineering Heritage Award - geograph.org.uk - 7404270

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Museums · North West England

Ellenroad Steam Museum

Ellenroad Steam Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

👶↗ ellenroad.org.uk

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Museums · North West England

Ellenroad Ring Mill Engine

Ellenroad Ring Mill Engine — stationary steam engine and museum in Milnrow, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

♿👶↗ ellenroad.org.uk

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Historic churches · North West England

Newhey

Newhey (archaically New Hey) is a village in the town of Milnrow in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies at the foot of the South Pennines, by Junction 21 of t

Free

Another closed pub - geograph.org.uk - 1107378

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Castles · North West England

Milnrow

Milnrow is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Beal at the foothills of the South Pennines, and forms a continuous urban area with

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Mountains & hills · North West England

Moy Hill

Moy Hill — mountain in england north west. Elevation: 251 m.

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Villages · North West England

Newhey

Newhey — a village in england north west.

Where to eat & stay near Milnrow War Memorial

Places to stay

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Caravan parks · North West England

Hollingworth Lake Caravan park

Hollingworth Lake Caravan park — a caravan park in england north west.

↗ hollingworthlakecaravanpark.com

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Caravan parks · North West England

Roch Vale Caravan Park

Roch Vale Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

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Campsites · North West England

Dog Hill Scout Campsite

Dog Hill Scout Campsite — a campsite in england north west.

Free↗ doghillscouts.com

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Hotels · North West England

Broadfield Park Hotel

Broadfield Park Hotel — a hotel in england north west.

Free↗ broadfieldparkhotel.co.uk

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Caravan parks · North West England

The Moorlands

The Moorlands — a caravan park in england north west.

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Hotels · North West England

Norton Grange Hotel

Norton Grange Hotel — a hotel in england north west.

Free↗ nortongrangehotel.com