Memorials & monuments · North West England
War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage
In or near Preston.
War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage — 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
- Preston · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial is located approximately 3.3 km from Preston railway station. The postcode for navigation is PR2 9AB. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1361628). 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 SD 53 SW FULWOOD GARSTANG ROAD 7/28 War Memorial c.5 metres east of School at Harris Orphanage (formerly listed with "The Harris Childrens Home") 15.1.1985 GV II War Memorial, c.1920. Polished granite pedestal c.2 metres high supporting white stone statue of a very youthful soldier with his hands resting on the butt of a rifle held muzzle down on his left boot. Pedestal is lettered on the face IN / LOVING MEMORY / OF / THE OLD BOYS/ OF THE / HARRIS ORPHANAGE / WHO FELL IN THE / GREAT WAR / 1914 - 1918. / THEY DIED THE DEATH OF / HONOUR FOR / GOD, KING, AND COUNTRY / ERECTED BY THEIR ORPHAN / COMPANIONS and on the left and right sides with lists of 8 and 9 names respectively. Listing NGR: SD5314832308 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: 185875 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial, located circa 5 metres east of the School at Harris Orphanage in Lancashire, is a Grade II listed building. This memorial commemorates those who served, reflecting the region's historical significance. It is situated in the unparished area of Preston, North-West England.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7850, -2.7126
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Preston
- Parish
- Preston, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR2 9AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Preston — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26643606 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage?
- War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR2 9AB), in the parish of Preston, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage?
- War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR2 9AB.
- Is War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage a listed building?
- War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial Circa 5 Metres East of School at Harris Orphanage?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR2 9AB.