Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park
In or near Adwalton.
Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Morley · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Morley War Memorial in Scatcherd Park, you can reach it from Morley railway station, which is 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LS27 8EE. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1263207). 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
The Morley War Memorial is a British national war memorial situated in Scatcherd Park, Morley, Leeds, England. It was sculpted by Walter Henry Gilbert and cast by H.H. Martyn & Co., it was unveiled 21 May 1927 by Alderman Joseph Kirk and accepted by Mayor Alderman Thomas Marshall. The war memorial was added to the National Heritage List for England on 17 June 1986 as a Grade II listed structure. This memorial commemorates the residents of Morley who were killed in the First World War, with 453 names, and in the Second World War, with 110 names.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Morley Market is a vibrant local hub that has been serving the community since 1880. Visitors can explore a variety of stalls offering fresh produce, unique crafts, and goods from local artisans. It combines historical charm with a modern shopping experience.
From the Wikipedia article
The Morley War Memorial is a British national war memorial situated in Scatcherd Park, Morley, Leeds, England. It was sculpted by Walter Henry Gilbert and cast by H.H. Martyn & Co., it was unveiled 21 May 1927 by Alderman Joseph Kirk and accepted by Mayor Alderman Thomas Marshall. The war memorial was added to the National Heritage List for England on 17 June 1986 as a Grade II listed structure. This memorial commemorates the residents of Morley who were killed in the First World War, with 453 names, and in the Second World War, with 110 names. It was renovated in 2008 and rededicated 29 June the same year.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The memorial consists of a bronze statue surmounted by a granite plinth. The statue portrays Britannia in a Roman dress holding a trident aloft in her right hand and a statue of a winged man kneeling on one knee in her left hand, symbolising "victory." Located on her bodice is the royal emblem of three rampant lions, she is also wearing an elaborate plumed helmet with seahorses to either side. It is 22 feet tall, including both the statue and plinth. Behind is a wall bearing name panels. The panels on the left give us the names of those from Morley and Churwell, while the one on the right lists those from, Gildersome, Drighlington, East Ardsley, and West Ardsley. At the base of the plinth,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.7477, -1.6034
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Morley
- Postcode
- LS27 8EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds South West and Morley
- Phone
- 0113 252 2142
- Established
- 1927
- Nearest railway station
- Morley — 1 km
- Opening
- Mon-Sat – 9:00AM – 4:30PM
- Official site
- morleymarket.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q20127937 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park?
- Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS27 8EE), in the parish of Morley.
- What is Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park?
- Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park?
- The nearest railway station is Morley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS27 8EE.
- When was Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park built?
- Built or established in 1927.
- Is Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park a listed building?
- Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park free to visit?
- Yes, Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Morley War Memorial, Scatcherd Park?
- The nearest railway station is Morley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS27 8EE.