Memorials & monuments · North West England
Croston War Memorial
Croston 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Croston 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 1458957). 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 War memorial, unveiled 1920, with Second World War additions. MATERIALS: granite with raised metal lettering. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial has a two-tier base surmounted by a tapering plinth. It is topped by a shaft and a wheel cross which are both decorated on the front (west face) by a carved Celtic knot design and the dates of the conflict 1914 and 1919. There is a dedication at the base of the shaft which reads: IN/ IMPERISHABLE/ MEMORY/ OF THE MEN/ OF CROSTON/ WHO MADE THE/ SUPREME/ SACRIFICE/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ "THEIR NAME/ LIVETH/ FOR EVERMORE". The names of the Fallen are in recessed panels on the sides of the plinth. Plaques have been added to the base to commemorate the Fallen of the Second World War including a dedication (west face) reading: GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN/ THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN/ HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS and the names on the side returns.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Croston War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in North-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the community's remembrance and respect for its fallen.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6601, -2.7712
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Croston
- Postcode
- PR26 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Ribble
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q66479904 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croston War Memorial?
- Croston War Memorial is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR26 9HR), in the parish of Croston.
- Is Croston War Memorial a listed building?
- Croston War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Croston War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Croston War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croston War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PR26 9HR. It sits within the South Ribble parliamentary constituency.