Memorials & monuments · North West England
Lees War Memorial
Lees War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mossley · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lees War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Mossley, located 3.1 km away. The postcode for the memorial is OL4 5BT, and entry is free.
About
Lees War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1068070). 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 SD 90 SE LEES THOMAS STREET (east side) 8/46 Lees War - Memorial - II War memorial. "Erected by public subscription 1921, re- erected 1949" inscribed on pedestal. Bronze statue on stone pedestal. Battle-clad figure clasping rifle stands on tall pedestal which bears inscriptions and husk garlands on each side. Stylobate. Listing NGR: SD9519404219 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, 30 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 212450 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lees War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in North-West England. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical commitment to remembrance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5346, -2.0740
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Oldham, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL4 5BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Nearest railway station
- Mossley — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26320838 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lees War Memorial?
- Lees War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL4 5BT), in the parish of Oldham, unparished area.
- What is Lees War Memorial?
- Lees War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lees War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mossley, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL4 5BT.
- Is Lees War Memorial a listed building?
- Lees War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lees War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lees War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lees War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Mossley, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL4 5BT.