Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leeman Road District First World War Memorial
In or near York.
Leeman Road District First World 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
- York · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Leeman Road District First World War Memorial, the nearest railway station is York, located 1.3 km away. Entry is free, and the memorial is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is YO26 4YN.
About
Leeman Road District First World 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 1419193). 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 First World War memorial, 1925. Sandstone cenotaph, Classical in design, standing to 2.3m with a plain paved surround. The names of the fallen servicemen are inscribed on sunken panels on three sides of the base, the names being listed in alphabetical order by surnames followed by initials. The three women are listed by full name, their names being placed centrally to the front panel. The front of the upper part of the memorial has a further inscribed panel with the text: IN PROUD AND LOVING MEMORY OF THE MEN AND WOMEN OF LEEMAN ROAD DISTRICT WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR This is flanked by carved dates 1914 and 1919 framed by wreaths. The corners of the base are chamfered with scrolled stops. The framing of the two front panels are also embellished. 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, 1 February 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leeman Road District First World War Memorial is located in York, Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the First World War.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9651, -1.1083
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO26 4YN
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Nearest railway station
- York — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676710 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leeman Road District First World War Memorial?
- Leeman Road District First World War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO26 4YN), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is Leeman Road District First World War Memorial?
- Leeman Road District First World War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leeman Road District First World War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO26 4YN.
- Is Leeman Road District First World War Memorial a listed building?
- Leeman Road District First World War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leeman Road District First World War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Leeman Road District First World War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leeman Road District First World War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO26 4YN.