Memorials & monuments · North West England
War Memorial, Nelson Square
In or near Holcombe.
War Memorial, Nelson Square — 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
- Bolton · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial in Nelson Square, you can take a train to Bolton station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for navigation is BL1 1JT.
About
War Memorial, Nelson Square is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1388185). 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 BOLTON SD7109SE 797-1/17/159 NELSON SQUARE Cenotaph GV II Cenotaph. c1920. White ashlar pylon with wreath and bronze inscription plates, commemorating those who served in the Bolton Artillery during WW I. Listing NGR: SD7182909096 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, 30 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 476183 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Nelson Square, North-West England, is a Grade II listed building. It serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts, marking its historical and cultural significance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5777, -2.4269
- District
- Bolton
- Parish
- Bolton, unparished area
- Postcode
- BL1 1JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolton South and Walkden
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26667745 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial, Nelson Square?
- War Memorial, Nelson Square is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL1 1JT), in the parish of Bolton, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial, Nelson Square?
- War Memorial, Nelson Square — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Nelson Square?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL1 1JT.
- Is War Memorial, Nelson Square a listed building?
- War Memorial, Nelson Square is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial, Nelson Square free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial, Nelson Square is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial, Nelson Square?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL1 1JT.