Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skipton War Memorial
In or near Lothersdale.
Skipton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Skipton · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Skipton War Memorial, you can take a train to Skipton station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is BD23 1AH, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Skipton War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1316952). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 15/09/2017 SD 9951 1/58 HIGH STREET War Memorial GV II War memorial, unveiled 1922 by James Henry Sellers incorporating two bronzes by the sculptor John Cassidy. White stone. The complex moulded plinth is of eight unequal sides incorporating concave and convex lines with bronze plaques of names and a carved inscription, with a raised section supporting a kneeling bronze figure breaking a sword over the knee. Rising behind the figure is a tall column with a hollow-sided triangular section, the column surmounted by a bronze figure of winged victory holding a garland aloft. Listing NGR: SD9903751854 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, 1 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 323456 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Craven Museum is a family-friendly museum showcasing around 60,000 objects that represent the history of the Craven region. Visitors can explore a diverse collection including rare books, art, and artifacts from prehistoric to Victorian times.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skipton War Memorial is located in North-West England. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in the armed forces.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9628, -2.0162
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Skipton
- Postcode
- BD23 1AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Phone
- +44 1756 792809
- Nearest railway station
- Skipton — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Wednesday – Monday | 9:30am – 4:30pm; Tuesday | Closed
- Official site
- skiptontownhall.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26603215 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skipton War Memorial?
- Skipton War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 1AH), in the parish of Skipton.
- What is Skipton War Memorial?
- Skipton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skipton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 1AH.
- Is Skipton War Memorial a listed building?
- Skipton War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Skipton War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Skipton War Memorial is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Skipton War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Skipton War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skipton War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Skipton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 1AH.