Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Horsforth War Memorial
In or near Calverley.
Horsforth 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
- Kirkstall Forge · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Horsforth War Memorial is located in Leeds, Yorkshire, with the postcode LS18 4DJ. The nearest railway station is Kirkstall Forge, which is 1.6 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Horsforth 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 1095996). 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 1495/0/10023 BROADWAY 29-NOV-02 Horsforth Hall Park (North side) War Memorial at the junction with Fink Hill II War memorial. 1920, Additions 1947. Ashlar and re-constituted stone, bronze and iron. Main First World War cenotaph stands on a 3 step base with moulded plinth and inset bronze plaques on the 3 visible sides. The main front has the dates 1914 - 1918 and below 1939 - 1945 in bronze numbers. Topped with a moulded cornice and then surmounted by 3 chamfered steps supporting a central block decorated with a bronze wreath flanked by pairs of Ionic columns, the whole finished with a 3 step upper section. Later Second World War memorial takes the form of a re-constituted stone lectern with bronze memorial plaques standing in front on the steps. The memorial has a low stone boundary wall with iron piers and chains and central gate-piers with painted iron overthrow and gates. 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, 31 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 489886 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Horsforth War Memorial is located in Yorkshire and is designated as a Grade II listed building. It commemorates those who served in the armed forces, reflecting the historical significance of war memorials in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8346, -1.6457
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Horsforth
- Postcode
- LS18 4DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds North West
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkstall Forge — 1.6 km
- Official site
- horsforthvillagemuseum.wordpress.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26388293 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horsforth War Memorial?
- Horsforth War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS18 4DJ), in the parish of Horsforth.
- What is Horsforth War Memorial?
- Horsforth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Horsforth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkstall Forge, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS18 4DJ.
- When was Horsforth War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is Horsforth War Memorial a listed building?
- Horsforth War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Horsforth War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Horsforth War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Horsforth War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkstall Forge, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS18 4DJ.