Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Batley War Memorial
Batley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Batley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1134639). 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 SE 22 SW 4/9 BATLEY MB CAMBRIDGE STREET BATLEY War Memorial II First World War Memorial. 1923. Slightly larger than life bronze figure of Infantryman with rifle, on square stone column on square base with cornice. Column is inscribed: IN GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THE MEN OF THIS TOWN WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR 1914-1918 AND IN THE WORLD WAR 1939-1945 Circular boundary wall with 4 iron gates and iron railings. 12 bronze plaques with the names of those who fell. Two further plaques inscribed with Roll of Honour for 1939-1945 war and post war campaigns. Listing NGR: SE2426124137 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: 340913 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Batley War Memorial is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who served in the armed forces. Its significance lies in its historical value and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7132, -1.6348
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- WF17 5JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dewsbury and Batley
Sources
- wikidata: Q26428015 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Batley War Memorial?
- Batley War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF17 5JH), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- Is Batley War Memorial a listed building?
- Batley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Batley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Batley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Batley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WF17 5JH. It sits within the Dewsbury and Batley parliamentary constituency.