Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Huddersfield Boer War Memorial
In or near Kirkheaton.
Huddersfield Boer 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
- Huddersfield · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Huddersfield Boer War Memorial is located at postcode HD1 5PU and is approximately 0.6 km from Huddersfield railway station. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Huddersfield Boer 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 1428382). 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 The memorial stands at the south-east of the park near the principal east-west avenue, and consists of a life-sized bronze statue of a soldier standing on an Aberdeen granite pedestal. The soldier is depicted in a contemplative stance upon a kopje (rocky mound) inscribed PRO PATRIA, clasping the barrel of his upturned rifle, in typical campaign attire with slouch hat, puttees, bandolier, pouch and water bottle. The pedestal has a moulded cornice and base, and stands on a square plinth and two-tier stepped base. On the front of the pedestal a bronze panel with relief lettering reads IN MEMORY OF/ THE MEN FROM THIS DISTRICT/ WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY/ IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN WAR 1899 - 1902/ THIS MONUMENT HAS BEEN/ ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION/ 1905. Below are the names of 28 men. A further panel on the pedestal base reads THIS MEMORIAL WAS UNVEILED BY / LIEUT. GENERAL SIR J. D. P. FRENCH K. C. B., K. C. M. G./ ON SATURDAY MAY 20TH 1905. 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.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Huddersfield Boer War Memorial is located in Yorkshire and commemorates those who served in the Boer War. It is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6484, -1.7932
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD1 5PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huddersfield
- Nearest railway station
- Huddersfield — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677452 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huddersfield Boer War Memorial?
- Huddersfield Boer War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD1 5PU), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Huddersfield Boer War Memorial?
- Huddersfield Boer War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Huddersfield Boer War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Huddersfield, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD1 5PU.
- Is Huddersfield Boer War Memorial a listed building?
- Huddersfield Boer War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Huddersfield Boer War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Huddersfield Boer War Memorial is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Huddersfield Boer War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Huddersfield Boer War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Huddersfield Boer War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Huddersfield, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD1 5PU.