Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leyburn War Memorial
In or near East Hauxwell.
Leyburn War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Leyburn War Memorial, you can take a train to Leyburn station, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is DL8 5AN, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Leyburn War Memorial is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area DL8.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
Details LEYBURN 1024/0/10002 MARKET PLACE 02-SEP-03 War Memorial GV II War Memorial. c. 1920 with alterations c. 1947. Granite with sandstone walling and iron railings. Saxon cross type memorial standing within its own railed area. Rectangular space defined by low stone wall topped with iron railings and an iron gate on th south side. The memorial stands on top of 3 square stone steps, the upper step on the south side inscribed "Erected near the site of the old market cross which was removed in 1837", the north side is inscribed with the names of those who died in th Second World War. The tapering square base has a panel on the south side inscribed with the names of those who died in the Great War, and the east and west faces have "1914" and "1918" inscribed in sunk panels. Square cross shaft has sword carved on both main faces. The circular cross above has palin and simple mouldings. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 490658 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leyburn War Memorial is located in the parish of Leyburn, Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in conflicts. It is also associated with the Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.3099, -1.8304
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Leyburn
- Postcode
- DL8 5AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: n7745398369 (ODbL)
- commons: War Memorial, Leyburn.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kim's Cafe & Bistro
Cafés · 0.0 km
Black Swan Hotel
Hotels · 0.1 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Leyburn Hall
Historic houses · 0.1 km
The Sandpiper Inn
Restaurants · 0.2 km
Leyburn
Museums · 0.2 km
The Picture House
Cinemas · 0.2 km
Leyburn Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Hilltop Farm
Campsites · 0.4 km
The Wensleydale School
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Taplin & Mageean Spirit Company
Distilleries · 0.6 km
Leyburn Old Glebe Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.3 km
Leyburn Old Glebe
Wildlife reserves · 1.4 km
Nearby
📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kim's Cafe & Bistro
Kim's Cafe & Bistro — a café in england yorkshire.
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Black Swan Hotel
Black Swan Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leyburn Hall
Leyburn Hall — house in Leyburn, Richmondshire, England, UK.
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Sandpiper Inn
The Sandpiper Inn — a restaurant in england yorkshire.
📷 5Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leyburn
Leyburn — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Leyburn War Memorial
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Black Swan Hotel
Black Swan Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leyburn Caravan Park
Leyburn Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Caravan & Motorhome Club Lower Wensleydale
Caravan & Motorhome Club Lower Wensleydale — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cow Close Camping And Caravan
Cow Close Camping And Caravan — a campsite in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kim's Cafe & Bistro
Kim's Cafe & Bistro — a café in england yorkshire.
📷 5Restaurants · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Sandpiper Inn
The Sandpiper Inn — a restaurant in england yorkshire.
📷 7Cafés · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Castle Keep Tea Room
The Castle Keep Tea Room — a café in england yorkshire.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fox And Hounds Inn
Fox And Hounds Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Blue Lion
The Blue Lion in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Foresters Arms Inn
Foresters Arms Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Disley War Memorial
Disley War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hyde war memorial
Hyde war memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Audenshaw War Memorial
Audenshaw War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
War memorial to front of Church of St Paul
War memorial to front of Church of St Paul — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leyburn War Memorial?
- Leyburn War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 5AN), in the parish of Leyburn.
- What is Leyburn War Memorial?
- Leyburn War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leyburn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 5AN.
- Is Leyburn War Memorial a listed building?
- Leyburn War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leyburn War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Leyburn War Memorial is part of the Lovely Seat - Stainton Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Leyburn War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Leyburn War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leyburn War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 5AN.