Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Polish Airmen's Memorial
In or near Lothersdale.
Polish Airmen's Memorial — a memorial in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cononley · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Polish Airmen's Memorial is a memorial located in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Polish Airmen's Memorial commemorates the crew of a Wellington bomber that crashed during a training flight in 1943. Located by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, it features a plaque and a cross at the crash site nearby.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Polish Airmen's Memorial is located in North-West England. It commemorates the contributions of Polish airmen during World War II. The memorial serves as a tribute to their bravery and sacrifice in the fight for freedom.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9255, -2.0023
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Bradleys Both
- Postcode
- BD20 9DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Cononley — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/269399758 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polish Airmen's Memorial?
- Polish Airmen's Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD20 9DB), in the parish of Bradleys Both.
- What is Polish Airmen's Memorial?
- Polish Airmen's Memorial — a memorial in Yorkshire & the Humber, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Polish Airmen's Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cononley, about 1.1 km away. The nearest town is Lothersdale. Drivers can use postcode BD20 9DB.
- Is Polish Airmen's Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Polish Airmen's Memorial is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Polish Airmen's Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Polish Airmen's Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Polish Airmen's Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cononley, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD20 9DB.