Memorials & monuments · North West England
War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church
In or near Lancaster.
War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial is located approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church in Lancaster, Lancashire, postcode LA1 3EA. The nearest railway station is Lancaster, which is 1.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1298335). 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 LANCASTER SD4861 WYRESDALE ROAD 1685-1/5/329 (West side) War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church GV II War memorial. c1920. Sandstone. An octagonal plinth is built against a sloping bank and inscribed on the west side: '1914 - 1919 IN LASTING MEMORY OF GLORIOUS DEEDS AND NOBLE ENDURANCE'. Above are 2 octagonal steps supporting a base of square plan with crocketed diagonal buttresses. On the west side it is carved with a crucifix and inscribed: 'For all Mankind'. On the east side it is carved with a child and 2 standing figures and inscribed: 'Lent to the Lord'. On the south side it is inscribed: 'I am the resurection and the life', and on the north side: 'AMDG in honour of the Parishioners of Christ Church who gave their lives for King and Country in the Worlds War 1914- 1919'. A tapering octagonal shaft with foliated capital supports a cross fleury. Listing NGR: SD4846761403 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: 383355 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial, located approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church in Lancaster, Lancashire, serves as a commemoration site. This memorial is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0461, -2.7885
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Lancaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- LA1 3EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 1.3 km
- Official site
- moorlandsisoc.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q61781093 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church?
- War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA1 3EA), in the parish of Lancaster, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church?
- War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA1 3EA.
- Is War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church a listed building?
- War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial approximately 5 metres north of Christ Church?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA1 3EA.