Where is Rothwell War Memorial?

Rothwell War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS26 0EG), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.

How do I get to Rothwell War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Woodlesford, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS26 0EG.

Is Rothwell War Memorial a listed building?

Rothwell War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Rothwell War Memorial free to visit?

Yes, Rothwell War Memorial is free to enter.

How do I get to Rothwell War Memorial?

The nearest railway station is Woodlesford, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS26 0EG.

Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Rothwell War Memorial

In or near Wrenthorpe.

Free admission

Rothwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Woodlesford · 2.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Rothwell War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Woodlesford, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for the memorial is LS26 0EG, and entry is free. Accessibility details are not provided.

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Rothwell War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1135681). 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

Details SE 32 NW ROTHWELL OULTON LANE LS26 (north side), Rothwell 5/98 War Memorial II War memorial. 1920's. Sandstone and polished granite, with granite statue. Three square steps, square 2-stage base with carved wreath on lower stage, polished pedestal, of square section tapering slightly, moulded sandstone cap surmounted by life-sized statue of infantryman in cap standing with hands on butt of rifle, the muzzle on his foot. Inscriptions "HONOUR THE FALLEN" at at the top, and on the pedestal IsiRE,'4T WAiR "THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918" and names an all 4 sides (96 in all); added on the base "1939-1945" and 40 names. Listing NGR: SE3473028203 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 10 August 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 342112 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Rothwell War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the region's historical significance. The structure is an important landmark within the community.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 53.7490, -1.4748
District: Leeds
Parish: Leeds, unparished area
Postcode: LS26 0EG
Parliamentary constituency: Wakefield and Rothwell
Established: 1920
Nearest railway station: Woodlesford — 2.2 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26429044 (CC0)

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