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Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber

Sir Peter Fairbairn

VictorianFree admission

Sir Peter Fairbairn — Monument, dating to 1868.

Sir Peter Fairbairn, memorials & monuments in Yorkshire & the Humber

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Leeds · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Sir Peter Fairbairn is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1868, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Leeds Central and Headingley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area LS2.

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From the Wikipedia article

Sir Peter Fairbairn (1799–1861) was a Scottish engineer, inventor, and mayor of Leeds, West Yorkshire.

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Coordinates
53.8017, -1.5565
District
Leeds
Parish
Leeds, unparished area
Postcode
LS2 9DE
Parliamentary constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley
Established
1868
Nearest railway station
Leeds1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sir Peter Fairbairn?
Sir Peter Fairbairn is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS2 9DE), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
When was Sir Peter Fairbairn built?
Built or established in 1868.
Is Sir Peter Fairbairn free to visit?
Yes, Sir Peter Fairbairn is free to enter.
How do I get to Sir Peter Fairbairn?
The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS2 9DE.