Where is Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial?

Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB3 2LS), in the parish of Darwen.

How do I get to Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB3 2LS.

Is Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial a listed building?

Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial a protected site?

Yes — Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB3 2LS.

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial

In or near Holcombe.

Free admission

Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Darwen · 2.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Darwen, located 2.2 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is BB3 2LS.

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Park Road Methodist Church 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 1457590). 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 Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial is located within Darwen Cemetery close to the entrance on Bolton Road. It stands opposite the Darwen CWGC Cross of Sacrifice. The memorial takes the form of a rectangular stone pillar surmounted by a curved-headed corniced block with indented corners with egg and dart moulding. A serpent devouring itself with its tail in its mouth is carved in relief on the north face of the block representing the eternal cycle of destruction and re-birth. The pillar has recessed panels on the east and west faces and a stone plaque on the north face. The pillar rises from a deep two-stepped base. The north and south faces of the top step have a wreath carved in relief; within the wreath on the north face is incised PARK/ ROAD/ METHODIST/ CHURCH. The north face of the pillar reads TO THE HONOURED MEMORY/ OF THE MEN OF THIS CHURCH/ AND SUNDAY SCHOOL/ WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR./ 1914 – 1919/ (15 NAMES)/ “THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE”. The bottom step of the plinth bears the inscription CHRIST DIED FOR ALL MEN/ THESE DIED FOR OUR COUNTRY.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Park Road Methodist Church War Memorial is located in North-West England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.

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

Coordinates: 53.6783, -2.4583
District: Blackburn with Darwen
Parish: Darwen
Postcode: BB3 2LS
Parliamentary constituency: Rossendale and Darwen
Nearest railway station: Darwen — 2.2 km

Sources

wikidata: Q66479749 (CC0)

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