Memorials & monuments · North West England
Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James
In or near Whalley.
Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James — 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
- Accrington · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can visit the Monument to Adam Westwell, located approximately 40 metres west of the Church of St James in Hyndburn, Lancashire. The nearest railway station is Accrington, which is 0.3 km away, and the postcode for sat-nav is BB5 1PG. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1072759). 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 ACCRINGTON ST. JAMES STREET SD 72 NE Monument to Adam Westwell 7/31 c. 40 metres west of Church of St. James - GV II Monument to Adam Westwell (died 1859) member of Accrington Brass Band, dated 1860. Stone. Pedestal of square section architecturally composed to resemble the top stage of a Gothic church tower, bearing a draped musical instrument in place of a spire: square base, moulded plinth, diagonal buttresses, chamfered cornice, parapet pierced by quatrefoils with crocketed pinnacles at the corners. Each face of the pedestal has a panel in a multifoil arch (with carving in the spandrels which includes musical instruments); inscription in panel on west side states that monument was erected by members and friends of the Accrington Brass Band in remembrance of Adam Westwell "WHO FOR MANY YEARS WAS AN ACCOMPLISHED OPHICLEIDE PLAYER IN THE ABOVE BAND MDCCCLX". (Ophicleide was a keyed brass wind instrument). Listing NGR: SD7596228492 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 183828 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to Adam Westwell is a Grade II listed memorial located approximately 40 metres west of the Church of St James in Hyndburn, Lancashire, North-West England. It serves as a historical marker within an unparished area, reflecting the architectural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7522, -2.3660
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Hyndburn
- Parish
- Hyndburn, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB5 1PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hyndburn
- Nearest railway station
- Accrington — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26328674 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James?
- Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB5 1PG), in the parish of Hyndburn, unparished area.
- What is Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James?
- Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James?
- The nearest railway station is Accrington, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB5 1PG.
- Is Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James a listed building?
- Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to Adam Westwell circa 40 metres west of Church of St James?
- The nearest railway station is Accrington, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB5 1PG.