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Blackpool Cenotaph is a war memorial in Blackpool, a seaside resort in Lancashire, England.

The cenotaph, which is located on Princess Parade, Central Promenade, just north of North Pier is a Grade II listed building. It was listed on 20 October 1983.

The cenotaph is an obelisk, made of white granite ashlar with large bronze rectangular figurative relief panels showing stylised scenes of warfare, and set on a raised platform. It stands high and was designed by Ernest Prestwich, sculpted by Gilbert Ledward and the masons were Messrs Kirkpatrick. It was built by H.A. Clegg and Sons. The unveiling ceremony took place on 10 November 1923 and it was unveiled by Brigadier General T.E. Topping.