Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
War Memorial in Rydings Park
In or near Norwood Green.
War Memorial in Rydings Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Brighouse · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The War Memorial in Rydings Park is located in Calderdale, Yorkshire, with the postcode HD6 2AF. The nearest railway station is Brighouse, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
War Memorial in Rydings Park is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1133839). 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 BRIGHOUSE HALIFAX ROAD (OFF) SE 12 SW (east side) 3/97 War Memorial in Rydings Park G. V. II War Memorial by F. W. Doyle-Jones 1922. Tall marble column on plinth is surmounted by good quality bronze statue of winged angel standing on a ball holding a crown of laurels aloft. At first designed for Thornton Square Brighouse the site changed to Rydings Park before the dedication. Listing NGR: SE1424223047 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, 31 January 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 338835 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Smith Art Gallery, located in Brighouse, features a collection of artwork donated by Alderman William Smith in 1907. The gallery hosts exhibitions of oil paintings and changing displays from local artists, ensuring a diverse cultural experience for visitors.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Rydings Park is located in Yorkshire. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflict. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker within the park.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7037, -1.7857
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD6 2AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Phone
- 01422 352334
- Nearest railway station
- Brighouse — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:30; Friday 10:00 - 18:00; Saturday 10:00 - 15:30; closed Sunday and Wednesday
- Official site
- museums.calderdale.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26426829 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Rydings Park?
- War Memorial in Rydings Park is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD6 2AF), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is War Memorial in Rydings Park?
- War Memorial in Rydings Park — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Rydings Park?
- The nearest railway station is Brighouse, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD6 2AF.
- Is War Memorial in Rydings Park a listed building?
- War Memorial in Rydings Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Rydings Park a protected site?
- Yes — War Memorial in Rydings Park is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is War Memorial in Rydings Park free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Rydings Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Rydings Park?
- The nearest railway station is Brighouse, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD6 2AF.