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Victoria Memorial

A Grade II Listed Building in Halifax, Calderdale

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Latitude: 53.7339 / 53°44'2"N

Longitude: -1.8669 / 1°52'0"W

OS Eastings: 408879

OS Northings: 426400

OS Grid: SE088264

Mapcode National: GBR HTD8.M7

Mapcode Global: WHC9M.9D8V

Plus Code: 9C5WP4MM+H7

Entry Name: Victoria Memorial

Listing Date: 23 November 1973

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1254042

English Heritage Legacy ID: 437389

ID on this website: 101254042

Location: Akroydon, Calderdale, West Yorkshire, HX3

County: Calderdale

Electoral Ward/Division: Town

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Halifax

Traditional County: Yorkshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): West Yorkshire

Church of England Parish: Halifax The Minster Church of St John the Baptist

Church of England Diocese: Leeds

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AKROYDON
THE SQUARE
Victoria Memorial

II
1870 to 1880. Erected by Col Akroyd as the central feature in the model village of Akroydon. Hexagonal stone structure in rich C14 style. Three main stages above high stepped base, crowned by pinnacles and small-spire. Worn statue of Queen on south side with inscription below. Remains of mosaic decoration to north and south.

Listing NGR: SE0887926400

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