Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sportsmen's War Memorial
In or near Gilroyd.
Sportsmen's War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sportsmen's War Memorial is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Barnsley South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area S70.
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Place summary
The Sportsmen's War Memorial is located in Barnsley, Yorkshire. This memorial commemorates local sportsmen who served in the military. It is situated in an unparished area and serves as a significant tribute to the contributions of athletes during wartime.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5501, -1.4932
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S70 6HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley South
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: n12634077042 (ODbL)
- commons: Sportsman's war memorial first war - geograph.org.uk - 583281.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sportsmen's War Memorial?
- Sportsmen's War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S70 6HZ), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Sportsmen's War Memorial?
- Sportsmen's War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sportsmen's War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode S70 6HZ.
- Is Sportsmen's War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sportsmen's War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sportsmen's War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S70 6HZ.