Memorials & monuments · North West England
Walton's Monument
In or near Foulridge.
Walton's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Colne · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Walton's Monument is a public memorial in Lancashire, 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 Pendle and Clitheroe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Colne, about 2.8 km away. Postcode area BB10.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walton's Monument is a memorial located in Nelson, Lancashire, in North-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the South Pennine Moors SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8321, -2.1623
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Pendle
- Parish
- Nelson
- Postcode
- BB10 3FS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Nearest railway station
- Colne — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: n29784308 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walton's Monument?
- Walton's Monument is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB10 3FS), in the parish of Nelson.
- What is Walton's Monument?
- Walton's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walton's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Colne, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB10 3FS.
- Is Walton's Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Walton's Monument is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Walton's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Walton's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walton's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Colne, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB10 3FS.