Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
James Brindley Memorial
In or near Wheston.
James Brindley Memorial — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dove Holes · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
James Brindley Memorial is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Wye Valley SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Monk's Dale SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The James Brindley Memorial is a memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates James Brindley, a notable figure in the development of the canal system in England. The memorial reflects his contributions to engineering and the advancement of transportation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2651, -1.8171
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- High Peak
- Parish
- Wormhill
- Postcode
- SK17 8SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- High Peak
- Nearest railway station
- Dove Holes — 6.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/410997410 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Brindley Memorial?
- James Brindley Memorial is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK17 8SL), in the parish of Wormhill.
- What is James Brindley Memorial?
- James Brindley Memorial — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to James Brindley Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dove Holes, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK17 8SL.
- Is James Brindley Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — James Brindley Memorial is part of the The Wye Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Monk's Dale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is James Brindley Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, James Brindley Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to James Brindley Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dove Holes, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK17 8SL.