Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Edward Akroyd
In or near Norwood Green.
Edward Akroyd — Public artwork (statue).
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Edward Akroyd is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue).". Coordinates: 53.7302°, -1.8628°.
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Official information
The Duke of Wellington's Regiment Museum showcases the history of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment from its formation in 1702 to its integration into the Yorkshire Regiment in 2006. Visitors can explore displays that tell the stories of soldiers who served in the regiment, using their own words.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Edward Akroyd is located in the Yorkshire region, specifically within the unparished area of Calderdale (postcode HX3). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under the South Pennine Moors SSSI, highlighting its ecological importance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7302, -1.8628
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX3 6DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Halifax
- Phone
- 01422 352334
- Nearest railway station
- Halifax — 1.2 km
- Official site
- museums.calderdale.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: n12542719944 (ODbL)
- commons: Statue of Edward Akroyd.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Edward Akroyd?
- Edward Akroyd is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX3 6DZ), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is Edward Akroyd?
- Edward Akroyd — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Edward Akroyd?
- The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX3 6DZ.
- Is Edward Akroyd a protected site?
- Yes — Edward Akroyd is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Edward Akroyd?
- The nearest railway station is Halifax, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX3 6DZ.