Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
M62 Bombing Memorial
In or near Roberttown.
M62 Bombing Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Brighouse · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
M62 Bombing 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
The M62 Bombing Memorial is located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the victims of the 1974 M62 motorway bombing, which targeted a coach carrying British soldiers. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of this tragic event in British history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7138, -1.7444
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD6 4JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Brighouse — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/9490031397 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is M62 Bombing Memorial?
- M62 Bombing Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD6 4JX), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is M62 Bombing Memorial?
- M62 Bombing Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to M62 Bombing Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brighouse, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD6 4JX.
- Is M62 Bombing Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, M62 Bombing Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to M62 Bombing Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Brighouse, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD6 4JX.