Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leeds Rifles War Memorial
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Leeds Rifles War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Leeds Rifles War Memorial, you can take a train to Leeds station, which is 0.9 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for the memorial is LS2 7AP.
About
Leeds Rifles War Memorial is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.7953°, -1.5354°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
The Leeds Rifles War Memorial is a First World War memorial outside Leeds Minster on Kirkgate in Leeds, West Yorkshire in northern England. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, one of 15 instances of his War Cross and the only one commissioned by a regiment. The memorial, dedicated to members of the Leeds Rifles who fell in the First World War (with later additions for the Second World War), was unveiled on Remembrance Sunday, 13 November 1921, and is today a grade II listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds offers meditation classes, courses, and retreats for all levels. Visitors can explore the historic building and enjoy the grand meditation room, as well as a café that serves refreshments.
From the Wikipedia article
The Leeds Rifles War Memorial is a First World War memorial outside Leeds Minster on Kirkgate in Leeds, West Yorkshire in northern England. The memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, one of 15 instances of his War Cross and the only one commissioned by a regiment. The memorial, dedicated to members of the Leeds Rifles who fell in the First World War (with later additions for the Second World War), was unveiled on Remembrance Sunday, 13 November 1921, and is today a grade II listed building.
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Background
History
, with the Leeds Rifles memorial visible in the foreground to the left]] The memorial is a comparatively small version of the War Cross, set into the church wall of Leeds Minster and facing out onto Kirkgate. The Portland stone of the war memorial creates a contrast with the sandstone of the church wall. Because of the difference in level between the churchyard and the street, the memorial incorporates a stone bench which doubles as a platform for wreaths. At the height of the wall, the cross is surrounded on three sides by decorative iron railings with arrowhead finials. The base of the cross in inscribed "7TH AND 8TH BATTALIONS / WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT / THE PRINCE OF WALES'S OWN / LEEDS…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7953, -1.5354
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS2 7AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds South
- Phone
- 0113 2459001
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm; Sunday: 10am – 4pm; closed Monday
Sources
- osm: n320952872 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Leeds Rifles War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kirkgate War Memorial.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leeds Rifles War Memorial?
- Leeds Rifles War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS2 7AP), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Leeds Rifles War Memorial?
- Leeds Rifles War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leeds Rifles War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS2 7AP.
- Is Leeds Rifles War Memorial a listed building?
- Leeds Rifles War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leeds Rifles War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Leeds Rifles War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leeds Rifles War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS2 7AP.