Memorials & monuments · North West England
Weir and District War Memorial
Weir and District 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
Weir and District 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 1439037). 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 MATERIALS: granite. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial comprises a 3m high cross on a tapering shaft. The shaft is set upon a square plinth on a two-stepped base. The inscriptions are in raised lead lettering; on the horizontal arm of the cross the inscription reads: PRO PATRIA; and below at the base of the shaft the inscription reads: ERECTED TO/ THE MEMORY OF/ THE MEN OF/ WEIR AND DISTRICT/ WHO FELL IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 1914 – 1918/ LEST WE FORGET. The memorial is set within a paved octagonal two-level terraced enclosure defined by dry stone piers and walls. The enclosure is accessed by a decorated metal side gate with a series of steps at the front of the enclosure providing the access to the upper terrace where the memorial is sited.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Weir and District War Memorial is located in North-West England. This Grade II listed building commemorates local individuals who served in conflicts. It serves as a significant tribute to the community's wartime history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7366, -2.2097
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Rossendale
- Parish
- Rossendale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL13 8RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rossendale and Darwen
Sources
- wikidata: Q66478073 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weir and District War Memorial?
- Weir and District War Memorial is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL13 8RD), in the parish of Rossendale, unparished area.
- Is Weir and District War Memorial a listed building?
- Weir and District War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Weir and District War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Weir and District War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weir and District War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OL13 8RD. It sits within the Rossendale and Darwen parliamentary constituency.