Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fairburn War Memorial
In or near Fairburn.
Fairburn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- South Milford · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Fairburn War Memorial, the nearest railway station is South Milford, which is 4.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WF11 9JX, and entry is free.
About
Fairburn 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 1462330). 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 War memorial, 1924. MATERIALS: Portland stone. DESCRIPTION: the memorial is in the form of a simple obelisk set on a plinth that is inscribed on two faces: The memorial is relatively small, standing about 4m tall, and is raised up on a single step. The west face carries the inscription: TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING MEN FROM THIS PARISH WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918. Followed by ten names GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. The north face carries the nearly identical inscription, just replacing 'Great War 1914-1918' with 'WAR 1939-1945' followed by eight names.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Fairburn and Newton Ings SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fairburn War Memorial is located in Yorkshire and serves as a tribute to those who served in conflicts. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7458, -1.2839
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Fairburn
- Postcode
- WF11 9JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Selby
- Nearest railway station
- South Milford — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q66480046 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fairburn War Memorial?
- Fairburn War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF11 9JX), in the parish of Fairburn.
- What is Fairburn War Memorial?
- Fairburn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fairburn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is South Milford, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF11 9JX.
- Is Fairburn War Memorial a listed building?
- Fairburn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Fairburn War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Fairburn War Memorial is part of the Fairburn and Newton Ings SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Fairburn War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Fairburn War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fairburn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is South Milford, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF11 9JX.