Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Farnley War Memorial
Farnley 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
Farnley 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 1375080). 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 LEEDS SE23SW LAWNS LANE, Farnley 714-1/9/687 (West side) War Memorial II War memorial. c1920. Portland stone. Square base, approx 3m high, a stepped and tapering shaft with rectangular panels carrying inscriptions and figures in relief. On the E face an inscription: 'TO THE MEN/ OF FARNLEY/ ALL HONOUR/ GIVE TO THOSE/ WHO NOBLY/ STRIVING/ NOBLY FELL/ THAT WE/ MIGHT/ LIVE/ 1914.1918'; figures of old man with child above. On the N and S sides panels with 64 names, the panels above depicting a sailor with battleship in background, and a woman with child and dog standing in front of a wall, marching soldiers beyond. Listing NGR: SE2487331966 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, 1 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 465960 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Farnley War Memorial is located in Yorkshire and commemorates those who served in the armed forces. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7834, -1.6240
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS12 5RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds South West and Morley
Sources
- wikidata: Q26655899 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farnley War Memorial?
- Farnley War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS12 5RU), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- Is Farnley War Memorial a listed building?
- Farnley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Farnley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Farnley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farnley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LS12 5RU. It sits within the Leeds South West and Morley parliamentary constituency.