Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Far Headingley War Memorial
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Far Headingley 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
- Headingley · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Far Headingley War Memorial, you can take a train to Headingley station, which is 1.3 km away. The memorial has free entry and is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is LS16 5JG.
About
Far Headingley 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 1375302). 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 SE2736NE OTLEY ROAD, Far Headingley 714-1/59/668 (West side) War Memorial approximately 200 metres east of Church of St Chad GV II War memorial. c1920. Ashlar. Octagonal steps, plinth and cross base, tall tapering chamfered cross, curved rear screen wall on W side approx 1m high with end piers approx 2m high, overall length 6m. '1914/ 1918' inscribed on cross base; an oval bronze plaque is fixed on the S end pier of the screen wall and has raised lettering: 'IN MEMORY OF THE MEN/ OF FAR HEADINGLEY/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ IN THE GREAT WAR/ 1914-18'. A list of 76 names and 'I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE'. A plaque on the N pier has 28 names from the 1939-45 war. On the N face of this pier a plaque commemorates the establishment of the St Chad's Garden of Rest, laid out by Mr JW Wootton in May 1938. Listing NGR: SE2750936914 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, 1 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 466197 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Far Headingley War Memorial is located in Yorkshire. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in the armed forces. The memorial serves as a notable tribute to the local community's contributions during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8278, -1.5836
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS16 5JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds Central and Headingley
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Headingley — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26656106 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Far Headingley War Memorial?
- Far Headingley War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS16 5JG), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Far Headingley War Memorial?
- Far Headingley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Far Headingley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS16 5JG.
- When was Far Headingley War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Far Headingley War Memorial a listed building?
- Far Headingley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Far Headingley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Far Headingley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Far Headingley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS16 5JG.