Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Roll of Honour
In or near Ackton.
Roll of Honour is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Fitzwilliam · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Roll of Honour is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Normanton and Hemsworth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam, about 2.7 km away. Postcode area WF7.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Official information
The Roll of Honour is a dedicated website that documents various war memorials across the UK, honoring those who fought for their country. It includes photographs and details of the memorials, as well as information about the individuals commemorated. The site aims to promote historical knowledge and understanding of military history.
From the Wikipedia article
Roll of Honour may refer to: A war memorial A list of people who are praised officially for something they have done A memorial list of names of people who have died in military, police service or other services "Roll of Honour" (song), an Irish Republican song praising the participants in the 1981 Irish Hunger Strike
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- Coordinates
- 53.6404, -1.3365
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Ackworth
- Postcode
- WF7 7DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Nearest railway station
- Fitzwilliam — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.roll-of-honour.com
Sources
- osm: n7858900761 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Roll of Honour (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roll of Honour?
- Roll of Honour is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF7 7DP), in the parish of Ackworth.
- What is Roll of Honour?
- Roll of Honour is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roll of Honour?
- The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF7 7DP.
- Is Roll of Honour free to visit?
- Yes, Roll of Honour is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roll of Honour?
- The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF7 7DP.