Memorials & monuments · North West England
St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial
In or near Mellor.
St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Steve Houldsworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rishton · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Rishton, located 2.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is BB1 2ED, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
St Oswald's, Knuzden 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 1441026). 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 The memorial is located within the churchyard of the Church of St Oswald at Knuzden, and it comprises a Latin cross with moulded ends and with a patte cross at the intersection of the arms. It has a carved collar and surmounts a tapering shaft. The whole is set on a tapering plinth and a two-stepped base. Around the steps the memorial is enclosed by a low stone kerb with small pillars at each corner. The inscription reads: ERECTED BY THE PARISHIONERS AD 1921 IN GRATEFUL AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN OF ST OSWALD'S CHURCH AND SCHOOL WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR GOD, KING AND COUNTRY IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1918. GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS. (NAMES) This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 23 November 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in North-West England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces. The designation reflects its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7441, -2.4401
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Hyndburn
- Parish
- Hyndburn, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB1 2ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hyndburn
- Nearest railway station
- Rishton — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q62393973 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial?
- St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB1 2ED), in the parish of Hyndburn, unparished area.
- What is St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial?
- St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rishton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB1 2ED.
- Is St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial a listed building?
- St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Oswald's, Knuzden War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Rishton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB1 2ED.