Public art & sculpture · North West England
Todmorden War Memorial
Todmorden War Memorial in England North West, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Todmorden War Memorial is a public sculpture in England North West, United Kingdom, dating from 1921. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Heritage listing
Todmorden War Memorial is a war memorial located in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England. The memorial is in the garden of remembrance in Centre Vale Park with sculptural work by Gilbert Bayes. The War Memorial was unveiled on 9 October 1921accompanied by a garden of flowers.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Todmorden War Memorial is a war memorial located in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England. The memorial is in the garden of remembrance in Centre Vale Park with sculptural work by Gilbert Bayes. The War Memorial was unveiled on 9 October 1921accompanied by a garden of flowers.
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Background
Description
The memorial comprises an ornamental fountain with basin in which stands a carved relief pillar depicting draped female figures with wreath and palm. The pillar is surmounted by a St George standing on an orb. The orb features four dragon head water spouts. The fountain is placed in front of a long wall with tablets bearing the names of the fallen. The fountain and wall are set within a formal garden in which also stood two freestanding statues of "The Lamp of Memory" and "The Shield of Honour". After over three years of fundraising and successfully applying for grants towards the project, the two replica statues, carved by Nick Roberson, member of The Master Carvers Association were…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7182, -2.1075
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Todmorden
- Postcode
- OL14 7DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Established
- 1921
- Official site
- www.visitcalderdale.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7812788 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Todmorden War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Todmorden War Memorial?
- Todmorden War Memorial is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL14 7DF), in the parish of Todmorden.
- When was Todmorden War Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1921.
- Is Todmorden War Memorial a listed building?
- Todmorden War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Todmorden War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Todmorden War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Todmorden War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OL14 7DF. It sits within the Calder Valley parliamentary constituency.