Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument
In or near Adel.
Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Headingley · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1766, it dates from the Georgian period. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Leeds Central and Headingley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area LS6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument is a memorial located in Leeds, Yorkshire. Established in 1766, it reflects Georgian architectural style. The site is part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI, highlighting its environmental significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8256, -1.5999
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS6 3LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds Central and Headingley
- Established
- 1766
- Nearest railway station
- Headingley — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: n2919634624 (ODbL)
- commons: Victoria Arch (4451588631).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument?
- Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS6 3LJ), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument?
- Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS6 3LJ.
- When was Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument built?
- Built or established in 1766.
- Is Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument is part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Queen Victoria Commemoration Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS6 3LJ.