Memorials & monuments · North West England
War Memorial in Memorial Gardens
In or near Holcombe.
War Memorial in Memorial Gardens — 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
- Rawtenstall · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Memorial Gardens is located in Rossendale, Lancashire, with the postcode BB4 5TE. The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, which is 2.1 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in Memorial Gardens is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1163597). 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 72 SE HASLINGDEN MANCHESTER ROAD 5/113 War Memorial in Memorial Gardens - GV II War Memorial, dated 1924. Polished granite with bronze statuary. Rectangular panelled pedestal of granite, c.2½ metres high, on 2-step base, surmounted by bronze statuary portraying infantryman with rifle protecting fallen comrade: this is inscribed at the base on the right R F ROSLYN RSS and on the left 1924 E J PARLANTI FOUNDER LONDON Listing NGR: SD7874122988 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: 185691 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Memorial Gardens is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It serves as a significant historical landmark within the gardens.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7029, -2.3235
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Rossendale
- Parish
- Rossendale, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB4 5TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hyndburn
- Nearest railway station
- Rawtenstall — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26457153 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Memorial Gardens?
- War Memorial in Memorial Gardens is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB4 5TE), in the parish of Rossendale, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial in Memorial Gardens?
- War Memorial in Memorial Gardens — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Memorial Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB4 5TE.
- Is War Memorial in Memorial Gardens a listed building?
- War Memorial in Memorial Gardens is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Memorial Gardens free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Memorial Gardens is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Memorial Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Rawtenstall, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB4 5TE.