Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Headingley War Memorial
Headingley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Headingley 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 1256122). 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 SE2735 ST MICHAEL'S ROAD, Headingley 714-1/23/823 (North side) War Memorial GV II First World War memorial. c1920. Designed by Sidney Kitson. White Portland stone with bronze decorative motifs. Stepped base, square 2-stage plinth with inscriptions surmounted by obelisk with cross on S side. Inscriptions: on the W side 'THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE', on the N side: 'TO THE MEMORY OF THE MEN OF HEADINGLEY WHO FELL IN THE WAR 1914'. A plaque on each side has lists of names. The lower plinth has attached bronze wreaths and plaques, some missing. Railings recently added to steps. (Victorian Society Walk No.6: 17). Listing NGR: SE2799335997 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: 465243 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Headingley War Memorial is located in Yorkshire. It is a Grade II listed building, commemorating those who served in conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant historical marker within the community.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8195, -1.5763
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS6 2DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds Central and Headingley
Sources
- wikidata: Q26547665 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Headingley War Memorial?
- Headingley War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS6 2DG), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- Is Headingley War Memorial a listed building?
- Headingley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Headingley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Headingley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Headingley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LS6 2DG. It sits within the Leeds Central and Headingley parliamentary constituency.