Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford
In or near Norwood Green.
Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Betty Longbottom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Low Moor · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Ukrainian Community Memorial is located at postcode BD6 2JZ in Bradford, Yorkshire. The nearest railway station is Low Moor, which is 2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1485689). 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 Ukrainian Community Memorial marking the millennium of Christianity in Ukraine 988-1988 and commemorating those who gave their lives for God and their country. MATERIALS: sandstone, gilded lettering and details. DESCRIPTION: the memorial stands in a prominent position in the north corner of North Bierley Municipal Cemetery. The memorial takes the form of a sandstone obelisk that tapers in rectangular section to a triangular top and stands on a two-stepped base. The south (front) face has a relief carving of a cross to the upper section, which takes its form from the Tryzub cross, and chamfered corners. Beneath are two inscriptions with a central, oval-shaped relief carving of arms and flags with a gilded Tryzub in a shield (the coat of arms of Ukraine) surrounded by an olive wreath. The gilded inscriptions are written in Ukrainian followed by an English translation. The inscription above the relief carving reads: 988 – 1988 / MILLENIUM OF CHRISTIANITY / IN UKRAINE. The inscription below reads: IN MEMORY / OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR GOD AND THEIR COUNTRY. / ERECTED BY THE UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY IN BRADFORD. The north (rear) face is unadorned. Inscribed in the upper step of the base is the name of the masons: BAILEY & PEDDER.
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 Ukrainian Community Memorial is located in North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford, Yorkshire. This Grade II listed memorial commemorates the Ukrainian community, reflecting its significance within the local area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7593, -1.7792
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Bradford, unparished area
- Postcode
- BD6 2JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bradford South
- Nearest railway station
- Low Moor — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q122214100 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford?
- Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD6 2JZ), in the parish of Bradford, unparished area.
- What is Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford?
- Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford?
- The nearest railway station is Low Moor, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD6 2JZ.
- Is Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford a listed building?
- Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford a protected site?
- Yes — Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford free to visit?
- Yes, Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ukrainian Community Memorial, North Bierley Municipal Cemetery, Bradford?
- The nearest railway station is Low Moor, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD6 2JZ.