Where is Skelmersdale War Memorial?

Skelmersdale War Memorial is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN8 8JX), in the parish of West Lancashire, unparished area.

How do I get to Skelmersdale War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Rainford, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN8 8JX.

Is Skelmersdale War Memorial a listed building?

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

Is Skelmersdale War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Skelmersdale War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Skelmersdale War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Rainford, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN8 8JX.

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Skelmersdale War Memorial

In or near Bickerstaffe.

Free admission

Skelmersdale 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: Rainford · 4.0 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Skelmersdale War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Rainford, located 4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WN8 8JX, and entry to the memorial is free.

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Skelmersdale 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 1219702). 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 SKELMERSDALE SD40NE SANDY LANE 783-1/1/25 (East side) War Memorial II First World War memorial. c1920. White stone. Pedestal with statue. Base of 3 square steps, chamfered plinth, moulded foot, tapered square pedestal with moulded cap surmounted by a small statue of a soldier with rifle standing "at ease". Inlaid lettering on all sides of the pedestal, listing the names of the fallen; and additions on the plinth for the Second World War. Listing NGR: SD4654506384 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, 2 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 388986 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Skelmersdale War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in North-West England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the town's historical significance in wartime. The memorial is a notable example of public memorial architecture in the region.

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Coordinates: 53.5514, -2.8083
County: Lancashire
District: West Lancashire
Parish: West Lancashire, unparished area
Postcode: WN8 8JX
Parliamentary constituency: West Lancashire
Nearest railway station: Rainford — 4 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26514229 (CC0)

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