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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Ferrybridge War Memorial

In or near Brotherton.

Free admission

Ferrybridge War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Ferrybridge War Memorial, memorials & monuments in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Knottingley · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Ferrybridge War Memorial, you can take a train to Knottingley station, which is 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WF11 8NB, and entry is free.

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About

Ferrybridge War Memorial is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Knottingley, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area WF11.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

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Heritage listing

Details War memorial commemorating the First World War and Second World War. Masons Messrs G Foster. Aberdeen granite. PLAN: obelisk set on a high, square pedestal raised on a three-stepped plinth. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial has a tapering obelisk with a relief-carved sword hung from the apex on the front face. Beneath the sword are the relief-carved dates 1914 / 1918 and a laurel wreath. The other faces of the obelisk are plain. The obelisk stands on the deep, moulded cap of the pedestal, which has triangular pediments to the centre of each face. The pedestal has lead lettering. The front face says LESS WE FORGET over 12 names. The right-hand side face and left-hand side face each have 13 names. The rear face of the pedestal has 13 names and the dates 1939-1945 are set on the triangular pediment above. The pedestal has a moulded base and is raised on a three-stepped plinth. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 25 September 2017.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ferrybridge War Memorial is located in Wakefield, Yorkshire. This memorial commemorates those who lost their lives in conflicts and is situated in an unparished area.

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Coordinates
53.7138, -1.2684
District
Wakefield
Parish
Wakefield, unparished area
Postcode
WF11 8NB
Parliamentary constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
Nearest railway station
Knottingley1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ferrybridge War Memorial?
Ferrybridge War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF11 8NB), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
What is Ferrybridge War Memorial?
Ferrybridge War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ferrybridge War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Knottingley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF11 8NB.
Is Ferrybridge War Memorial a listed building?
Ferrybridge War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Ferrybridge War Memorial free to visit?
Yes, Ferrybridge War Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Ferrybridge War Memorial?
The nearest railway station is Knottingley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF11 8NB.