Preston in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

South African War Memorial

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 10, 2025

1. South African War Memorial Marker

Inscription. In memory of
the officers, non-commissioned officers and men
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
who lost their lives in the service of their country
during the
South African War 1899-1902.

Erected by their comrades.

(names not transcribed)

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.

Location. 53° 45.214′ N, 2° 42.156′ W. Memorial is in Preston, England, in Lancashire. It can be reached from East Cliff. In Avenham Park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 5 E Cliff, Preston, England PR1 3JG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Swiss Chalet (within shouting distance of this marker); Sikh Contribution to World War I and World War II

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(about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Derby Statue (about 180 meters away); Holy Child Jesus Convent and School (about 210 meters away); The Italian Villa (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Robert Peel (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Edith Rigby 1872-1950 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Winckley Club and The Literary & Philosophical Institution (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Preston.

South African War Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 10, 2025

2. South African War Memorial

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 10, 2025

3. South African War Memorial

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 10, 2025

4. South African War Memorial

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 10, 2025

5. South African War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 2, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.