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    Memorial

    Huddersfield

    Front view

    Source: Copyright Alan Taylor

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    Current Location

    Greenhead Park, Park Drive, Off Trinity St, Huddersfield, Kirklees, West Yorkshire, HD1 4DT, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SE 13463 16807

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    © WMR-29276

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    Type of Memorial
    Composite
    WMR Reference Number
    29276
    Description
    Tall plinth surmounted by column and cross. Behind it is a semi-circular colonnade. Three flights of broad steps lead up to the memorial. Inscription in black lettering on the front face of the plinth.
    Inscription
    1914 1918/ IN/ MEMORIAM/ 1939 1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Sponsor Type
    public
    Additional Cost/Sponsorship Information
    £54,000 raised. Split between the memorial and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
    Maintenance History
    2008: Memorial has had graffiti daubed on the front face of the plinth.

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    26th April 1924

    Gen Sir Charles Harington GCB GBE DSO

    Custodian
    Kirklees Council

    Components

    Plinth

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427679

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427679 (accessed 11/05/2026)

    Column

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427679

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427679 (accessed 11/05/2026)

    Cross

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427679

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427679 (accessed 11/05/2026)

    Colonnade

    Made from: Stone


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427679

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427679 (accessed 11/05/2026)

    Fence/ Railing

    Height: c2000mm

    Width: c10000mm

    Depth: c30mm


    Made from: Metal


    Condition: Good


    Historic England

    Grade: II

    List Entry: 1427679

    https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1427679 (accessed 11/05/2026)

    Report a Concern

    War Memorials Trust Reference Number
    165105

    To report a concern about the condition of this memorial, visit War Memorial Trust.

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