Scheduled MonumentsEnglandConscientious Objectors’ Stone, 140m south east of Green Moor farmhouse

Conscientious Objectors’ Stone, 140m south east of Green Moor farmhouse

England
List entry 1439178
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Conscientious Objectors' Stone is a commemorative monument located near Green Moor farmhouse in Lancashire, England. The stone marks the site associated with conscientious objectors during the First World War, honouring those who refused military service on grounds of conscience during the conflict of 1914 to 1918. The monument reflects the historical record of resistance to conscription and the experiences of objectors in Lancashire during this period. Its designation as an ancient monument recognises its significance to the social and political history of early twentieth-century Britain.

Conscientious Objectors’ Stone, 140m south east of Green Moor farmhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1439178. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Conscientious Objectors’ Stone, 140m south east of Green Moor farmhouse?

Conscientious Objectors' Stone is a commemorative monument located near Green Moor farmhouse in Lancashire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1439178.

Who is responsible for protecting Conscientious Objectors’ Stone, 140m south east of Green Moor farmhouse?

Conscientious Objectors’ Stone, 140m south east of Green Moor farmhouse is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1439178.

What other scheduled monuments are near Conscientious Objectors’ Stone, 140m south east of Green Moor farmhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric hut circle settlements, enclosure, cairnfields, funerary cairns, a dispersed medieval settlement, field system and kilns on Heathwaite Fell (1.5 km), Settlement on The Hawk (3.2 km), Cairnfield 210m south west of Throng Moss Reservoir (3.5 km).

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