Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
South African War Memorial
In or near Queensbury.
South African 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
- Sowerby Bridge · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the South African War Memorial in Calderdale, Yorkshire, the nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HX2 0BQ, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
South African 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 1243130). 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 WEST VIEW PARK 1. 1164 South African War Memorial SE 02 SE 7/141 II 2. Dated 1904, WW Longbottom architect. B Sheppard sculptor. Elaborate stone structure with bronze tablets. Circular upper stage of polished granite supporting standing bronze figure of soldier. Listing NGR: SE0697724933 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, 31 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 446304 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The South African War Memorial is a Grade II listed memorial located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who served in the South African War, reflecting the historical significance of the conflict.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7208, -1.8957
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX2 0BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Halifax
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26535831 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South African War Memorial?
- South African War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX2 0BQ), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is South African War Memorial?
- South African War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX2 0BQ.
- Is South African War Memorial a listed building?
- South African War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South African War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — South African War Memorial is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is South African War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, South African War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to South African War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX2 0BQ.