Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial
In or near Wrenthorpe.
Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Betty Longbottom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial is located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the victims of the Lofthouse colliery disaster, a significant mining tragedy. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by miners in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6948, -1.5412
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF2 0PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/2047042265 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF2 0PQ), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF2 0PQ.
- Is Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lofthouse Colliery Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF2 0PQ.