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. The stone marks the site where conscientious objectors were imprisoned during the First World War, serving as a reminder of those who refused military service on grounds of conscience. It dates from the twentieth century and represents the memorial efforts of later generations to honour the experiences of wartime dissidents. The monument reflects the historical significance of conscientious objection as a form of principled resistance during the Great War, preserving the memory of these individuals within the Lancashire landscape.

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. 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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