Memorials & monuments · North West England
Whalley War Memorial
In or near Whalley.
Whalley War Memorial — 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
- Whalley · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Whalley War Memorial, you can take a train to Whalley railway station, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is BB7 9RQ, and entry is free. The site is accessible to visitors.
About
Whalley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1096086). 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 WHALLEY 1025/0/10007 War Memorial 11-APR-03 GV II Whalley War Memorial. 1921. Designed by Percy Worthington. Sandstone. A tall, tapering cross shaft with a gabled head over a relief of Christ, standing on a heavy square base bearing the names of the WW1 fatalities from the village; in front is an open book with the WW2 and later fatalities. The memorial is set at the top of steps within a landscaped area in front of the Grade II-listed Royal Grammar School. HISTORY: the parish council launched a war memorial appeal in January 1919; in November 1919 a design by the prominent Manchester architect Percy Worthington was accepted, based on the design of the medieval cross at Madeley, Herefordshire. It cost ?800. The memorial was unveiled by General Shoubridge in September 1921. The memorial was adapted and re-dedicated in November 1948. An elegant example of the type, the war memorial has group value with the school behind and possesses civic presence. 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: 490052 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whalley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in North-West England. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the community's recognition of their sacrifices. The memorial stands as a significant historical marker in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8235, -2.4064
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Whalley
- Postcode
- BB7 9RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Nearest railway station
- Whalley — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26388381 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whalley War Memorial?
- Whalley War Memorial is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 9RQ), in the parish of Whalley.
- What is Whalley War Memorial?
- Whalley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whalley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whalley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 9RQ.
- Is Whalley War Memorial a listed building?
- Whalley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Whalley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Whalley War Memorial is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Whalley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Whalley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whalley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Whalley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 9RQ.