How do I get to Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Low Moor, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD11 2NA.

Is Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial a listed building?

Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

How do I get to Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Low Moor, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD11 2NA.

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial

In or near Birstall.

Free admission

Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Inscription on Firefighters Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 6390663 — habiloid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Low Moor · 3.9 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial, the nearest railway station is Low Moor, located 3.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BD11 2NA, and entry to the memorial is free.

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Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1464699). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Details First World War memorial (fire brigade ), unveiled 1924. MATERIALS: Creetown Granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a resolute life-sized and accurate representation of a fireman in contemporary uniform, advancing forward and holding a hose and branch pipe, mounted on a pedestal. The figure stands on a moulded base that has carved corner scroll brackets that are separated by garlanded swags. It is set on a tall pedestal with an inverted cornice, simple moulded architrave and plain rectangular panels, recessed corner pilasters, and a two-tier plain plinth, mounted on a square base. The south-east (front) panel of the pedestal reads: ERECTED/ BY THE/ BRADFORD CITY COUNCIL/ IN COMMEMORATION OF/ THE DEVOTION TO DUTY/ OF THE UNDERNAMED/ MEMBERS OF BRADFORD CITY FIRE BRIGADE/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN/ THE EXPLOSION CAUSED BY A FIRE AT/ LOW MOOR MUNITION WORKS/ ON THE 21ST AUGUST 1916:/ NAMES.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial is located in Yorkshire, within the unparished area of Kirklees. This Grade II listed building commemorates the firefighters who responded to the Low Moor explosion.

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Coordinates: 53.7467, -1.6935
District: Kirklees
Parish: Kirklees, unparished area
Postcode: BD11 2NA
Parliamentary constituency: Spen Valley
Established: 1924
Nearest railway station: Low Moor — 3.9 km

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wikidata: Q97383177 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial?: Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD11 2NA), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
What is Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial?: Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Low Moor, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD11 2NA.
When was Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial built?: Built or established in 1924.
Is Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial a listed building?: Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial free to visit?: Yes, Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial is free to enter.
How do I get to Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial?: The nearest railway station is Low Moor, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD11 2NA.

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