Memorials & monuments · North West England
South African War Memorial
In or near Brindle.
South African War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Darwen · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South African War Memorial is a public memorial in North-West England, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Rossendale and Darwen parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area BB3.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South African War Memorial is located in Darwen, North-West England. It commemorates those who served in the South African War and is situated within the West Pennine Moors SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6947, -2.4674
- District
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Parish
- Darwen
- Postcode
- BB3 1BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
- Nearest railway station
- Darwen — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: n1709927910 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South African War Memorial?
- South African War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB3 1BT), in the parish of Darwen.
- What is South African War Memorial?
- South African War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB3 1BT.
- Is South African War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — South African War Memorial is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is South African War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South African War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Darwen, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB3 1BT.