| Wakefield Cenotaph | |
|---|---|
 Wakefield Cenotaph | |
| Location | Rishworth Street |
| Coordinates | 53°41′07″N 1°30′08″W / 53.68519°N 1.5023°W |
Wakefield Cenotaph stands by Wakefield County Hall on Rishworth Street in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, England. It was erected as a memorial to local casualties of the First World War.[1]
History edit
The memorial was unveiled on 19 November 1921[2] to commemorate the casualties in the First World War, following the Second World War an additional plaque was added. Remembrance Sunday events centre on the cenotaph.[3]
Description edit
The memorial is a free standing four-face cenotaph with a three-stepped base and with a matching wreath and cross on each face.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Wakefield". War Memorials online. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Wakefield". Imperial War Museum. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Wakefield, Castleford and Pontefract remembrance services 2021 - details". Wakefield Express. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Wakefield". Imperial War Museum. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
Category:Wakefield Category:World War I memorials in England Category:Outdoor sculptures in England Category:Monuments and memorials in West Yorkshire Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1921 Category:Cenotaphs in the United Kingdom Category:Military history of West Yorkshire