Memorials & monuments · North West England
Wellington Bomber Crew memorial
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Wellington Bomber Crew memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wellington Bomber Crew memorial 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 Chorley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 4.4 km away. Postcode area PR6.
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Official information
The Wellington Bomber Crew memorial commemorates the crew of the Vickers Wellington Z8799, who died when their aircraft crashed on Anglezarke Moor during World War II. Erected by the Rotary Club of Horwich in 1955, the memorial features a metal column with a dedication plaque honoring the six crew members.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Wellington Bomber Crew memorial is located in Anglezarke, Lancashire, North-West England. This memorial commemorates the crew of a Wellington bomber and is situated within the West Pennine Moors Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 53.6440, -2.5614
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Anglezarke
- Postcode
- PR6 9DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington — 4.4 km
- Official site
- www.iwm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n1988307263 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wellington Bomber Crew memorial?
- Wellington Bomber Crew memorial is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR6 9DQ), in the parish of Anglezarke.
- What is Wellington Bomber Crew memorial?
- Wellington Bomber Crew memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wellington Bomber Crew memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR6 9DQ.
- Is Wellington Bomber Crew memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wellington Bomber Crew memorial is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wellington Bomber Crew memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wellington Bomber Crew memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wellington Bomber Crew memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR6 9DQ.