Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Great War Memorial
In or near Birstall.
The Great War Memorial — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Betty Longbottom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Batley · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Great War Memorial is a public art located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Great War Memorial is a public art installation located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who served in the Great War and serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.7131, -1.6339
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF17 5BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dewsbury and Batley
- Nearest railway station
- Batley — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/8503569137 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Great War Memorial?
- The Great War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF17 5BN), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is The Great War Memorial?
- The Great War Memorial — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Great War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Batley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF17 5BN.
- Is The Great War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, The Great War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Great War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Batley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF17 5BN.