Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery
In or near Adel.
War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery — 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
- Horsforth · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery, you can take a train to Horsforth station, which is 2.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free. The postcode for sat-nav is LS16 6AR.
About
War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1375317). 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 SE23NE 714-1/6/936 LEEDS OTLEY ROAD, Lawnswood (South side) War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery GV II War memorial. c1920. Portland stone and bronze. In 3 parts: octagonal plinth and chamfered cross approx 4m high, overlaid by a bronze sword. Behind, to N, a screen wall approx 10m long and 1.5m high, the deeply-chamfered coping incised: 'THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVER MORE'. On the wall are fastened 16 bronze panels with floriate cross and lists of names of the killed in World War I. A second low wall to the E has the names of those killed in World War II. Listing NGR: SE2660439306 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, 10 August 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 466212 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8493, -1.5971
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS16 6AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds North West
- Established
- 1920
- Nearest railway station
- Horsforth — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26656122 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery?
- War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS16 6AR), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery?
- War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Horsforth, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS16 6AR.
- When was War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1920.
- Is War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery a listed building?
- War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Horsforth, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS16 6AR.