Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shipley War Memorial
Shipley 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
Shipley 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 1465488). 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, 1921, by Messrs Wright and Son, with Second World War additions MATERIALS: Creetown granite PLAN: octagonal DESCRIPTION: Shipley was memorial is located on the site of a former bandstand; it stands on a raised mound laid with flower beds and is enclosed within octagonal-plan kerbing (re-used from the bandstand structure). The memorial consists of a Latin cross that has capped terminals and a stylised sword in relief, mounted on a slender tapering shaft. It has a moulded capital and base, which rises from an octagonal-plan plinth that stands on a three-stepped base. The south face of the plinth has inset metal lettering that reads TO THE/ MEMORY OF/ OUR GLORIOUS/ DEAD, with 1914 - 1919 and 1939 - 1945, inscribed respectively on the south-west and south-east faces of the plinth.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shipley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building located in Yorkshire. It commemorates those who served in conflicts, reflecting the area's historical significance. The memorial's designation highlights its architectural and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8343, -1.7809
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Shipley
- Postcode
- BD18 3HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shipley
Sources
- wikidata: Q97362471 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shipley War Memorial?
- Shipley War Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD18 3HT), in the parish of Shipley.
- Is Shipley War Memorial a listed building?
- Shipley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shipley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Shipley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shipley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD18 3HT. It sits within the Shipley parliamentary constituency.