Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shipley War Memorial
In or near Bradford.
Shipley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Shipley · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Shipley War Memorial, you can reach it by train to Shipley station, which is 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is BD18 3HT, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Shipley 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 1465488). 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 First World War memorial, 1921, by Messrs Wright and Son, with Second World War additions MATERIALS: Creetown granite PLAN: octagonal DESCRIPTION: Shipley was memorial is located on the site of a former bandstand; it stands on a raised mound laid with flower beds and is enclosed within octagonal-plan kerbing (re-used from the bandstand structure). The memorial consists of a Latin cross that has capped terminals and a stylised sword in relief, mounted on a slender tapering shaft. It has a moulded capital and base, which rises from an octagonal-plan plinth that stands on a three-stepped base. The south face of the plinth has inset metal lettering that reads TO THE/ MEMORY OF/ OUR GLORIOUS/ DEAD, with 1914 - 1919 and 1939 - 1945, inscribed respectively on the south-west and south-east faces of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shipley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8343, -1.7809
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Shipley
- Postcode
- BD18 3HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shipley
- Nearest railway station
- Shipley — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q97362471 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shipley War Memorial?
- Shipley War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD18 3HT), in the parish of Shipley.
- What is Shipley War Memorial?
- Shipley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shipley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shipley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD18 3HT.
- Is Shipley War Memorial a listed building?
- Shipley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shipley War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Shipley War Memorial is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BRADFORD PENNINE GATEWAY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Shipley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shipley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shipley War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Shipley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD18 3HT.