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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Dewsbury Road War Memorial

In or near Adwalton.

Free admission

Dewsbury Road War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

St Peter's war memorial Dewsbury Road, Hunslet - geograph.org.uk - 4935261

Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Moor Road · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Dewsbury Road War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Moor Road, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is LS11 5NP, and entry to the memorial is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Dewsbury Road War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1391496). 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 LEEDS 714/0/10155 ST PETER'S COURT, DEWSBURY ROAD 01-FEB-06 WAR MEMORIAL II War Memorial, First World War. Portland stone Celtic cross with a tall octagonal shaft standing on a deep octagonal base which has the names of the soldiers inscribed on all 8 sides. Plinth is square with chamfered corners, and bears the inscription: THANK OFFERING TO GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS CHURCH AND PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM 1914-1919 The names of individuals (at least one hundred) are barely discernable, but the main inscription is clear. SUMMARY OF IMPORTANCE This First World War Memorial should be listed as it possesses not only local interest but shows the part that community played on the world stage and the price paid. SE3012531722 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 4 September 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 494689 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Dewsbury Road War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.7810, -1.5443
District
Leeds
Parish
Leeds, unparished area
Postcode
LS11 5NP
Parliamentary constituency
Leeds South
Nearest railway station
Moor Road0.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dewsbury Road War Memorial?
Dewsbury Road War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS11 5NP), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
What is Dewsbury Road War Memorial?
Dewsbury Road War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Dewsbury Road War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Moor Road, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS11 5NP.
Is Dewsbury Road War Memorial a listed building?
Dewsbury Road War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Dewsbury Road War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Dewsbury Road War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Dewsbury Road War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Moor Road, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS11 5NP.