Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Prince of Wales Colliery Memorial
In or near Ackton.
Prince of Wales Colliery Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Ian Russell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pontefract Tanshelf · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Prince of Wales Colliery 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 Prince of Wales Colliery Memorial is located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who worked at the colliery, which was significant in the region's mining history. The memorial serves as a reminder of the contributions and sacrifices made by coal miners in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6979, -1.3229
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF8 4QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- Nearest railway station
- Pontefract Tanshelf — 0.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/8645857649 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prince of Wales Colliery Memorial?
- Prince of Wales Colliery Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF8 4QD), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Prince of Wales Colliery Memorial?
- Prince of Wales Colliery Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prince of Wales Colliery Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pontefract Tanshelf, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF8 4QD.
- Is Prince of Wales Colliery Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Prince of Wales Colliery Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prince of Wales Colliery Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pontefract Tanshelf, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF8 4QD.