Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wakefield Cenotaph
In or near Wakefield.
Wakefield Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wakefield Cenotaph is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Wakefield and Rothwell parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area WF1.
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Place summary
The Wakefield Cenotaph is a memorial located in Wakefield, an unparished area of Yorkshire. This structure commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict and serves as a poignant tribute to the region's military history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6850, -1.5021
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Wakefield, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF1 2HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Nearest railway station
- Wakefield Westgate — 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: n26498346 (ODbL)
- commons: Wakefield Cenotaph - geograph.org.uk - 1579351.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wakefield Cenotaph?
- Wakefield Cenotaph is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF1 2HW), in the parish of Wakefield, unparished area.
- What is Wakefield Cenotaph?
- Wakefield Cenotaph is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wakefield Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF1 2HW.
- Is Wakefield Cenotaph free to visit?
- Yes, Wakefield Cenotaph is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wakefield Cenotaph?
- The nearest railway station is Wakefield Westgate, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF1 2HW.