Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial
In or near Cudworth.
Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Bill Henderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial is located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the victims of the Wharncliffe Woodmoor mining disaster. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the mining industry's impact on local communities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.5808, -1.4588
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S71 3HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley North
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/9044394073 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Edward Sheerien School
Natural landmarks · 0.2 km
Opening of The Cudworth and West Green Bypass
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Wayside cross known as Kirk Cross
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Kirk Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Ace Cinema
Theatres · 1.3 km
WWI & WWII Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
East Gawber Hall Colliery Fanhouse
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Church of St John the Baptist
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Royston
Villages · 2.2 km
Kaye Pepper memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Priory School and Sports College
Abbeys & priories · 2.7 km
Rock Cinema
Theatres · 2.7 km
Nearby
📷 5Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Edward Sheerien School
Edward Sheerien School — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Opening of The Cudworth and West Green Bypass
Opening of The Cudworth and West Green Bypass — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wayside cross known as Kirk Cross
Wayside cross known as Kirk Cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirk Cross
Kirk Cross — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ace Cinema
Ace Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
WWI & WWII Memorial
WWI & WWII Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Woolley Edge Camp Site
Woolley Edge Camp Site — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Silverwood Scout Camp
Silverwood Scout Camp — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Greensprings Touring Park
Greensprings Touring Park — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 6Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Yorkshire Bank, Peel Square
Yorkshire Bank, Peel Square in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cooperative Store (Barnsley British)
Cooperative Store (Barnsley British) in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Strafford Arms
The Strafford Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Wakefield Arms
The Wakefield Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Original Alfred Moody's Public House
The Original Alfred Moody's Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
More memorials in this region
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Disley War Memorial
Disley War Memorial — War memorial, dating to 1920.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hyde war memorial
Hyde war memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Audenshaw War Memorial
Audenshaw War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
War memorial to front of Church of St Paul
War memorial to front of Church of St Paul — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial?
- Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S71 3HR), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial?
- Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode S71 3HR.
- Is Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S71 3HR.