Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery
War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery — 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
War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1375317). 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 SE23NE 714-1/6/936 LEEDS OTLEY ROAD, Lawnswood (South side) War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery GV II War memorial. c1920. Portland stone and bronze. In 3 parts: octagonal plinth and chamfered cross approx 4m high, overlaid by a bronze sword. Behind, to N, a screen wall approx 10m long and 1.5m high, the deeply-chamfered coping incised: 'THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVER MORE'. On the wall are fastened 16 bronze panels with floriate cross and lists of names of the killed in World War I. A second low wall to the E has the names of those killed in World War II. Listing NGR: SE2660439306 This List entry has been amended to add sources for War Memorials Online and the War Memorials Register. These sources were not used in the compilation of this List entry but are added here as a guide for further reading, 10 August 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 466212 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building commemorates those who lost their lives in conflict. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8493, -1.5971
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS16 6AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds North West
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q26656122 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery?
- War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS16 6AR), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- Is War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery a listed building?
- War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to War Memorial in Lawnswood Cemetery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LS16 6AR. It sits within the Leeds North West parliamentary constituency.