Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial
Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade 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
Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1464699). 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 First World War memorial (fire brigade ), unveiled 1924. MATERIALS: Creetown Granite. DESCRIPTION: the memorial comprises a resolute life-sized and accurate representation of a fireman in contemporary uniform, advancing forward and holding a hose and branch pipe, mounted on a pedestal. The figure stands on a moulded base that has carved corner scroll brackets that are separated by garlanded swags. It is set on a tall pedestal with an inverted cornice, simple moulded architrave and plain rectangular panels, recessed corner pilasters, and a two-tier plain plinth, mounted on a square base. The south-east (front) panel of the pedestal reads: ERECTED/ BY THE/ BRADFORD CITY COUNCIL/ IN COMMEMORATION OF/ THE DEVOTION TO DUTY/ OF THE UNDERNAMED/ MEMBERS OF BRADFORD CITY FIRE BRIGADE/ WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN/ THE EXPLOSION CAUSED BY A FIRE AT/ LOW MOOR MUNITION WORKS/ ON THE 21ST AUGUST 1916:/ NAMES.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial is located in Yorkshire, within the unparished area of Kirklees. This Grade II listed building commemorates the firefighters who responded to the Low Moor explosion.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7467, -1.6935
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- BD11 2NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Spen Valley
- Established
- 1924
Sources
- wikidata: Q97383177 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial?
- Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD11 2NA), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- Is Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial a listed building?
- Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Low Moor Explosion Bradford City Fire Brigade Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD11 2NA. It sits within the Spen Valley parliamentary constituency.