Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Grimethorpe War Memorial
Grimethorpe War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Moorthorpe · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Grimethorpe War Memorial is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Barnsley North parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Moorthorpe, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area S72.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Grimethorpe War Memorial is located in Yorkshire, within the unparished area of Barnsley. This memorial is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI, highlighting its significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5762, -1.3772
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S72 7ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley North
- Nearest railway station
- Moorthorpe — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: n12608360614 (ODbL)
- commons: Grimethorpe War Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 225320.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grimethorpe War Memorial?
- Grimethorpe War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S72 7ND), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- Is Grimethorpe War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Grimethorpe War Memorial is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Grimethorpe War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Grimethorpe War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grimethorpe War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Moorthorpe, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S72 7ND.