Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
The War Horse
The War Horse — War memorial, dating to 2018.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Featherstone · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The War Horse is a public memorial in Yorkshire, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 2018, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Normanton and Hemsworth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Featherstone, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area WF7.
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From the Wikipedia article
The War Horse is a 1927 American drama film written and directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Buck Jones, Lola Todd, Lloyd Whitlock, Stanley Taylor, Yola d'Avril and James Gordon. It was released on February 6, 1927, by Fox Film Corporation.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6758, -1.3779
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Featherstone
- Postcode
- WF7 5DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Established
- 2018
- Nearest railway station
- Featherstone — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: n6294552886 (ODbL)
- commons: War Horse, from the front.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: The War Horse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The War Horse?
- The War Horse is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF7 5DF), in the parish of Featherstone.
- When was The War Horse built?
- Built or established in 2018.
- Is The War Horse free to visit?
- Yes, The War Horse is free to enter.
- How do I get to The War Horse?
- The nearest railway station is Featherstone, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF7 5DF.